Principal Installation Technician

SLAC Job Postings Position Overview:The Technology Innovation Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is looking for a Principal Installation Technician. Working under the direction of a supervisor, the Principal Installation Technician independently develops installation instructions and procedures. These higher-level assignments normally require study and analysis of procedures, layouts, precedents and several possible courses of action. Assignments may include quality control and provision of direction or technical assistance to other workers. The Principal Installation Technicians works from system requirements and general instructions as to scope, objectives, time limitations, and priorities.Your specific responsibilities include: Plan layout for field installation of electronic equipment in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC), mostly focused on low-voltage (120VAC \ 24VDC) industrial equipment and instrumentation.

Fabricate multi-conductor cable assemblies, coaxial cable, and wiring harnesses

Route, place and tie down cables on cable trays and feed-through.

Terminate and connect cables to distribution frames, chassis, and experimental apparatus

Installation of Cat 3, 5 & 6 and termination & testing

Plan and develop procedures for fabricating rack assemblies, installing electronic sub-assemblies and other related equipment.

Cable routing systems installation:

Install and fabricate cable tray, wire way assemblies.

Install rigid and flexible conduit to racks, electrical boxes and equipment enclosures.

Bond and ground tray systems, racks and equipment enclosures.

Electrical equipment and interface device installation:

Fabricate, modify, and install standard electrical chassis such as fuse panels, indicator panels, cross-connect blocks and power distribution.

Fabricate rack assemblies.

Install wiring and electronic sub-assemblies and equipment.

Wire AC power in electronic racks.

Works closely with customers to:

Check installed cables for electrical continuity, proper termination and excessive damage.

Verify, update, and record cable numbers, routing, origination, and termination points, and connecting device designations.

Collect and collate parts, material, tools, and equipment for installation and assembly

Participate in resolving other related layout and assembly issues.

Instruct and advise others on the preparation of installation request.

Recommend changes in installation procedures and specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance and increase reliability and safety.

May assume lead responsibilities for a given project.

Perform work in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Adhere to applicable environmental safety and health procedures and guidelines such as such as National Electric Code (NEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

To be successful in this position you will bring: High School Diploma or equivalent and five years¿ experience in electrical control systems or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Ability to understand and work from assembly and electrical diagrams.

A thorough working knowledge of various tools required for installation and assembly work.

Ability to work with a minimal degree of supervision.

Must be able to interface with all levels of scientific and/or engineering staff and have good customer service skills.

Must have good spatial and mechanical perception.

Experience working in a high pressure environment consistently producing quality work with fast turn requirements.

Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Must be able to read and understand technical diagrams, manuals, job orders and equipment installation drawings.

Must be able to work closely with and take instruction from designers, coordinators, engineers and scientist.

Must be able to clearly convey ideas to designers, coordinators, engineers and scientists.

Computer literacy- computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications

Knowledge of applicable National Electric Code (NEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and SLAC environmental safety and health rules, procedures and applications.

Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.

SLAC employee 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 and 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 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 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:

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, .

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Classification Title: Principal Installation TechnicianGrade: A34Job code: 6754Duration: Regular ContinuingPlease note: 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 $46.73 (Step 1) - $56.51 (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.

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