Cryogenic Operations Group Leader

4 days ago


Menlo Park, California, United States SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Full time
Cryogenic Operations Group Leader

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled Cryogenic Operations Group Leader to lead the operation of the SLAC Cryogenic Plant (2.0 K helium refrigeration system) that supports SLAC's LCLS-II superconducting linear accelerator.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the Operation Group in charge of the LCLS-II Cryoplant 24/7 Operations.
  • Provide end-to-end supervision, direction, and control of cryoplant operations to ensure 24/7 availability of cryogenic support to the LCLS-II superconducting accelerator system.
  • Define the long-and short-term goals for the group based on the directorate's business plan.
  • Plan, develop, and establish group policies, practices, and personnel related to all the activities of the organization.
  • Provide technical expertise to the operations team with focus on process and controls.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and interface with engineers and the equipment maintenance team to ensure safe and optimal plant performance.
  • Perform resource planning, ensure personnel receive appropriate training, and support employee professional development.
  • Develop the training program for the Cryogenic Operators, oversee and support the development of training materials, trainings sessions and qualifications.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance Group for the development and execution maintenance management.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, process or mechanical engineering, or related technical field and 8 years of relevant supervisory and technical experience; or combination of education and equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience supervising plant personnel to ensure a plant's safe operation and equipment performance.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience as a process engineer or operation engineer, and in commissioning and/or plant operation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to manage and resolve both personnel and technical issues and take corrective actions independently.
  • Experience applying quality assurance best practices to plant operation work including meticulous recording and documentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizations and facilitate cross-functional efforts.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts.
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively with both scientific and non-technical personnel in a collaborative and international environment.
  • Flexibility in working hours as required to ensure continuous operation of the plant.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in managing bargaining unit workers.
  • Experience in repair and maintenance of process plant equipment.
  • Experience with cryogenic systems (LNG, ASU, Helium).
SLAC Manager Competencies:
  • Results Through Others: Achieves expected results by effectively delegating and managing the work of others.
  • Aligns Priorities: Ensures planning and prioritization of resources and work efforts; ensures alignment of direct and matrix reports to support organizational goals and business plans.
  • Applies Lab Acumen: Maintains understanding of lab efforts and direction as well as current research and trends, considers technology and customer impacts, and contributes relevant, informed ideas to lab growth.
  • Navigates Complexity: Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making in complex situations; manages a multitude of information and circumstances to discern what is most important; takes appropriate action, even with conflicting data or in difficult situations.
  • 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.
  • Self-awareness: Seeks feedback from others and takes ownership of, and actions to address what is learned; recognizes impact on others and adjusts as needed; pursues continuous learning opportunities; implements a meaningful development plan.
  • Team Effectiveness: Effectively motivates team members and fosters a diverse and collaborative environment; leverages individual members' strengths for overall team effectiveness; incorporates insights to improve team operations.
  • Purpose & Vision: Articulates a clear vision of expected outcomes; inspires others to execute work plans and feel a sense of purpose and ownership for the mission.
  • Attracts & Develops Employee Talent: Plans for, attracts, and hires the right talent for current and future organizational needs; operates with a focus on growing internal talent through organizational and staff development; values and encourages continuous growth development through a blend of work experiences, coaching, and formal learning; aligns individual development with organizational needs and objectives.

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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