Electrical Operations Associate Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Operations Associate Engineer

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Electrical Operations Associate Engineer to join our team in the Facilities and Operations Division.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting electrical infrastructure systems and coordinating project activities with major stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical power systems, facilities engineering principles, and building/equipment maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and coordinate facilities operations and engineering services, working independently to develop solutions.
• Support activities such as engineering analysis, design services, maintenance, repair, and upgrade efforts for building/equipment, and systems servicing complex facilities infrastructures.
• Perform as operations and system engineering point of contact and technical expert for complex infrastructure systems engineering operations and services.
• Conduct engineering and design services, develop and review engineering drawings, material lists, requisitions, job orders, engineering change requests, and other documents associated with engineering, building/equipment, and system maintenance.
• Support preventive maintenance plan by coordinating and integrating utility usage/optimization (monitor usage, gather info, provide recommendations, follow-up, shutdown requirements).
• Initiate and coordinate work requests, monitor completion; monitor and manage maintenance budget; coordinate and monitor preventative and predictive maintenance activities, service calls and ensure services completion.
• Assess metrics, monitor and report related trends; perform condition assessments of technical systems and equipment, or troubleshooting (formulated by Facilities Services manager, Engineer or another group), analyze test results and data, report status and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate, direct, inspect and approve contract work, third party vendors; identify, recommend and implement process modifications for increased productivity and/or cost reduction, manage related budget; coordinate maintenance logistics.
• Conduct duties as a project coordinate, including organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Participate in meetings to keep area manager and technical staff apprised of project progress, status, quality and schedule.
• Enforce compliance with health and safety policies and procedures based on regulatory guidance. Assist with developing training manuals and safety guidelines, and train technical staff.
• Perform electrical system analysis and troubleshooting, diagnose problems and recommend solutions.
• Conduct technical condition and reliability analysis of SLAC transmission tap, substation power infrastructure, electrical systems for mechanical, building loads, distribution for experimental equipment and utilization systems.
• Develop and implement work planning and control documents to ensure efficient and safe operation of electrical systems.
• Research and develop new initiatives and technology in Electrical Power Distribution to improve service and realize system wide opportunities.
• Provide technical support to other team members, including technicians and electricians.
• Clarify and resolve complex problems spanning multiple areas or technical fields. Support condition assessment programs. Manage assigned projects.
• Develop and implement programs to ensure the reliability of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations.
• Participate in the development of new electrical systems and upgrades to existing ones.
• Participate in training and support guidance to other team members on electrical operations and safety procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans.
• Collaborate with a diverse team and interface with customer representatives to plan and implement work.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in engineering or other appropriate technical area or related field with minimum seven years of experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience applying facilities engineering principles and building/equipment maintenance practices to perform technical services and support.
• Ability to coordinate daily activities including work scheduling, quality assurance, program validation, and monitoring of maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated experience working with subcontractors/vendors and demonstrated ability to monitor project activities and ensure compliance with internal/external regulations.
• Ability to write clear documentation, perform administrative duties involving facilities operations, engineering activities and projects.
• Demonstrated excellent planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated competency in computer operation including Microsoft Office suites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project Schedule, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and equipment, including breakers, switchgear, motor control centers, and transformers.
• Knowledge of power system protection.
• Knowledge and proficiency with engineering software related to assignments, IE: AutoCAD, ETAP, MATLAB, PS CAD & SEL Engineering software.
• Proficiency with standard desktop applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Ability to identify and mitigate potential project risk components.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid CA 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 the job.

May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

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.

Classification Title:

Facilities Engineering Assoc 1

Job Code:

4358, Grade: J

Duration:

Regular Continuing

Expected Pay Range:

$106,000 - $129,000 per annum

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.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States.

SLAC is an E-Verify employer.

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