Technical Lead

About the Role:

Fermilab, a premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, is seeking a skilled Technical Lead to join its Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Project team. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for providing on-site support for the installation of project components, leading a group of technicians, and ensuring the successful completion of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of technicians in multidisciplinary teams, setting goals, assigning projects, and contributing to performance appraisals.
• Assist with the installation of all infrastructure equipment required for the construction of two neutrino detectors, including working at heights, network, cabling, detector safety systems, communications, electronics racks, HVAC, etc.
• Track daily activity and provide comprehensive shift reports.
• Assist in creating daily and weekly work plans.
• Responsible for all detector component movement on the level and within the cleanroom and cryostat, including the use of small overhead cranes, hoists, mechanical connections, trolleys, winches, forklifts, etc.
• Abide by and are responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations and Laboratory policies, procedures, and practices pertinent to this position.

Requirements:

• Four or more years of experience leading others in a medium to large-scale construction environment, preferably in industrial or commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge in formalized work planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrated technical and problem-solving skills.
• Formal industry certifications in one or more areas, such as forklift, aerial lift, crane or overhead crane, rigging, welding, etc.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to enable effective interaction with project, Fermilab, and stakeholder personnel.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Ability to use MS Office and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Trade-specific skills or management experience in areas such as electrical, HVAC, controls and instrumentation, survey, welding, plumbing, ironworking, fabrication, etc.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at various heights.
• Tolerance for exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Capability to wear and operate required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
• Sufficient visual and manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to work extended hours and varying shifts, as needed.
• Ability to work in underground environments, including tunnels and shafts, with limited natural light.

About Fermilab:

Fermilab is a world-leading research facility, and we are committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission.

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