Cryogenic Plant Operator, Process Monitor III

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview (Instrumentation & Controls):

The Linac Coherent Light Source-II is a major expansion of the world's first x-ray free-electron laser at SLAC. The Project has two 18 kW @ 4.5K helium refrigerators, which supply 2K superfluid helium to cool the accelerator. The Project seeks an Accelerator Technologist III Cryogenics Plant Operator to support the cryoplant operation. You will work under general supervision or under advisement from higher level Accelerator Technologists and perform assignments of intermediate complexity in process monitoring and operations, and one or more areas of mechanical technical work, instrumentation & controls, refrigeration/vacuum, electrical/electronics, etc. all of which are part of the cryogenics plant operator skillsets.

The Technologist is highly proficient and will independently plan and conduct a block of work as a complete project under managerial oversight, or as a portion of a larger and more diverse project, with strict adherence to site-specific safety as well as work planning and control (WPC) protocols. The Technologist will be project coordinator for multi-person projects requiring coordination, scheduling, and planning with other individuals and their specific work. As operations coordinator, the Technologist will be in charge of ensuring efficient use of resources and monitoring of target dates.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work. Work schedule following completion of training will be primarily Owl (night) shift.

Specific job duties include but not limited to:

• Perform work by following existing operational & Safety procedures and standards; successful completion of required training and applied adherence in the field.
• Monitor and perform adjustments to control functions for optimal cryogenics system specifications, availability and efficiency.
• Maintain equipment operating records and log sheets
• Operate and diagnose complex cryogenic system equipment and solve process problems; capable of independent decision making.
• Design and create reports on equipment and process performance and health
• Work with experimenters, engineers, physicists, and other groups on the design, installation, modification, and performance of cryogenic systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate all types of industrial and commercial grade instruments including sensing elements, transmitters, pneumatic and electronic controllers, transducers, and control valves.
• Use a wide variety of tools and equipment, such as various hand tools, portable electronic test equipment, calibration and maintenance equipment
• Become proficient and improve multiple operator skillsets; seek thorough understanding of Instrumentation & Controls, mechanical tech and electrical/electronics principles and hardware.
• Work schedule will include weekends & holiday schedules. May include overtime hours.

Qualifications:

• H.S./GED or vocational school apprenticeship, plus three years of laboratory or industrial mechanical/electrical experience can be substituted. College, Technical degree, or military training is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to control the helium cryogenic process
• Ability to read and interpret instrument, piping, electrical and electronic drawings and sketches.
• Requires sufficient skills, knowledge, and ability to work independently with little to no supervision most of the time and occasionally alone on shift.
• Able to effectively communicate technical issues with senior engineers, operators, tech support personnel, vendors and others in a diverse multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in multiple cryogenics technical operator skillsets such as Instrumentation & Controls, Gas Process and electrical/electronics principles and hardware
• The ability to use a wide variety of hand & power tools.
• Demonstrated use of solid math skills & computer proficiency.

SLAC Competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
• Work schedule following completion of training will be primarily Owl (night) shift.
• Work schedule will include weekends & holiday schedules. May include overtime hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

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Classification Title: Accelerator Technologist III

Grade: A41

Job code: 6574

Duration: Regular Continuing

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

The expected pay range for this position is $55.19 (Step 1) - $66.91 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.