Operations Specialist

2 months ago

Richland, United States California Institute of Technology Full time

California Institute of Technology

Operations Specialist

Richland ,

Washington

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Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.Job SummaryLIGO Laboratory (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) seeks a highly motivated and skilled Operations Specialist to join its team. This position is an in-person rolelocated at our observatory in Richland, WA.LIGO Laboratory is a National Science Foundation major facility dedicated to observing the newly discovered gravitational-wave universe. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.For more information, please visit the Laboratory website at www.ligo.caltech.eduEssential Job DutiesReport to the LHO Operations Specialist Team Leader.Operate a large-scale gravitational-wave interferometer through monitoring and adjustment of interferometer systems, associated observatory equipment, and facilities to ensure desired performance and data integrity. The work schedule may cover any time during the 24-hour operations and schedules may vary.Coordinate and review interferometer activities.Assist in assembly, installation, inventory, testing, and commissioning of the Advanced LIGO and Advanced LIGO Plus optics, electromechanical components, electronic controls, or data acquisition and control hardware/software.Create, analyze, debug, and edit Python scripts for the automated operation and management of the 4-km interferometer and associated subsystems.Carry out maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of instrumentation at the Observatory, including the interferometers, auxiliary detectors, infrastructure, support equipment, and other apparatus as required.Participate in characterization of instrumental signatures in interferometer data and assist with the development of operational techniques and analysis methods to discriminate these signatures.Occasionally participate in educational activities for public, K-12, university, and private tours including detector science, astrophysical investigations, and basic science concepts.Assist in development of new technologies, protocols and methods to support the Observatory's continuing mission. These efforts may require occasional travel to other LIGO installations and collaborating institutions in Livingston, Louisiana, Pasadena, California, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and possibly internationally.Collaborate effectively with coworkers, visiting scientists, engineers, and students, having diverse skill sets and backgrounds to achieve desired task goals.Participate in safety training and promote safety by demonstrating commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security.Other duties as assigned.Basic QualificationsBS in physical sciences or engineering or equivalent experience.2 years of experience developing, testing, or operating scientific or other precision instrumentation, or equivalent coursework and laboratory experience.Proficiency with standard computing applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and web applications).Skilled in high-level programming languages (Python, Bash, etc.) for use with general scripting, state machines, or data visualization.Excellent written and oral communic

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