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Accelerator Systems Operator

4 weeks ago

Menlo Park, California, United States SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Full time
Job Summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an experienced Accelerator Systems Operator to join our team in the Accelerator Operations and Safety Division (AOSD) in the Accelerator Directorate (AD).

Key Responsibilities
  • Set up and tune the accelerator to produce beams of the desired energy, current, and size to deliver to photon and other physics research experiments using a computerized control system.
  • Identify abnormalities in beam diagnostic, vacuum, power supply, RF, and computer control systems and initiate corrective actions.
  • Communicate effectively with physicists, engineers, and other staff members who build and maintain the accelerator systems.
  • Ensure accelerator systems are operated in compliance with established safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records of operation activities.
  • Perform accelerator and beam parameter measurements to assist in ongoing development.
  • Actively participate in and successfully complete required training programs in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering with physics coursework, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate projects, develop skills, and work in a team environment under limited supervision.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills using various communication systems.
  • Valid driver's license to drive vehicles on site.
  • Physical capability to climb tall ladders, maneuver over, under, and around tight spaces, beamlines, large magnets, and other accelerator devices to clear tunnels of personnel.
  • Ability to work a non-standard schedule and extended shifts, rotating through day, swing, and owl shifts, including weekends, when the accelerators are operating.
Preferred Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience solving technical problems using diagnostic tools, scientific data analysis applications, and computer control system software in a scientific or industry laboratory setting.
  • Computer programming coursework or experience.
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.