Accelerator Operator

TRIUMF • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation. Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all. TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world. Join Our Team at TRIUMF! TRIUMF is home to an impressive accelerator complex, including the 520 MeV Cyclotron, Electron Linear Accelerator (E-LINAC), TRIUMF Isotope Separator and Accelerator (ISAC) facility, Advanced Rare IsotopE Laboratory (ARIEL), TR13, and TR24 cyclotrons. We are seeking an entry-level accelerator operator to join our diverse team in the control room. At TRIUMF, you'll participate in exciting projects and collaborate with leading institutions and researchers. We offer a dynamic work environment that encourages continuous learning. As our accelerators operate 24/7, the individual in this role will work on a rotating shift schedule.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness.
• The ability to multitask and react to changes in priority.
• Curiosity and desire to learn new things.
• An undergraduate degree or diploma in a STEM discipline is required for this role.
• You will be required to successfully complete the TRIUMF in-house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience.
• Basic knowledge of programming or computer systems.
• Previous shift work experience.
• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring accelerator systems in a fast-paced control room environment to safely, reliably, and timely deliver particle beams to experiments.
• Responding to alarms from ancillary systems, including electro-mechanical devices, cooling services, vacuum equipment, power supplies, and computer controls.
• Identifying and troubleshooting accelerator system faults.
• Assisting with emergency response activities and ensuring site security protocols are maintained.
• Mitigating radiation hazards using ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
• Communicating effectively with researchers, engineers, and support staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Documenting shift activities in logbooks and producing statistical records.
• Authoring and editing operational procedures.
• Participating in the coordination of accelerator maintenance activities, including issuing and processing work permits.
• Working independently and collaborating with other operators or members of various other groups.

Benefits

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree