Accelerator Systems Operator

1 week ago

Menlo Park, California, United States SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Accelerator Systems Operator I

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

Job Summary:

The Accelerator Systems Operator I will be responsible for setting up and tuning 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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Set up and tune the accelerator to produce beams of the desired energy, current, and size.
  • 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.
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.
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.

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