Accelerator Facility Engineer/Operator

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL

Job posting number: #7138145 (Ref:415520)

Posted: March 31, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

In this exciting role as accelerator Facility Engineer/Operator, we are seeking candidates to be responsible for the operation and maintenance for the linac, Van de Graaf and IVEM accelerators and associated vacuum, mechanical, and electrical systems. The linac accelerator is utilized for medical isotope production and significant off-normal hours/shift work is required.

In this position, you will:

Operate and maintain linac, Van de Graaf, and IVEM accelerators.
Be responsible for accelerator mechanical and electrical systems including cooling and vacuum.
Be responsible for maintaining pneumatic and electronic controls of beamlines.
Work with research staff to design and carryout accelerator experiments.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

Familiarity with accelerator operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrades.
Skills and experience in designing, testing, and maintaining mechanical and electronic equipment and vacuum.
Experience in working with computer systems for process control and data collection and analysis.
Experience with RF systems is a plus.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Ability to work on flexible schedule and assigned shifts. This position will eventually require assignment to the night shift (00:00-08:00) or evening shift (16:00-00:00).
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (PT2 or PT3) depending upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position. The requirements for the desired levels are as follows:

PT2- Bachelor’s in engineering or related field and 2 Years of experience or equivalent
PT3- Bachelor’s in engineering or related field and 5 years of experience or equivalent

Job Family

Professional Technical (PT)

Job Profile

Facilities Engineering 2

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.

Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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