Mechanical Technicians - Installation

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Lead, SD

3d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

A Mechanical Technician II is sought to join Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Project team in Lead, South Dakota. The LBNF/DUNE Project is hosted by Fermilab in Batavia, IL, with participation from universities and laboratories around the world. The project includes construction of a beamline and near detector at Fermilab and a large underground detector at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota. LBNF/DUNE will design and construct one of the largest proposed neutrino experiments in the world over the next several years. Under general supervision and based on journeyman-level expertise, general experience, and/or academic study, this position provides moderately complex technical support for an assigned area, typically an experiment or support group. Work may include fabrication, setup, operation, testing, calibration, and repair of mechanical systems and equipment, as well as support for environmental, safety, and health tasks.

Requirements

HS diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) with 3+ years of relevant general technical experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical work in a complex scientific or industrial environment.
Capable of operating and maintaining a variety of material handling and lift equipment (e.g., forklifts, hoists, scissor lifts).
Ability to work underground and at heights, with successful completion of related safety training.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures.
May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Responsibilities

Work one mile underground on a rotating shift schedule (12 hour days with 10 days on and 10 days off, rotating days to nights every two months)
Perform physical tasks at elevation using equipment such as scissor lifts.
Manage all detector component movement within the cleanroom and cryostat using small overhead cranes, hoists, mechanical connections, trolleys, and winches.
Perform installation and maintenance of floor systems, cable trays, and other supporting infrastructure.
Handle large detector components with forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and project-specific material handling equipment.
Fabricate, assemble, install, and remove mechanical and/or electrical parts, subassemblies, controls, and devices using technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
Assist with the construction, calibration, and assembly of experimental and support equipment.
Prepare and test equipment for operation.
May participate in hazard analysis processes for complex or potentially hazardous tasks.
Contribute to development of written procedures and documentation.
Respond to both routine operations and emergency requirements as needed.
Conduct periodic safety inspections and support safe work practices in all activities.
Assist with the identification, packaging, and disposal of hazardous or radioactive materials.
Procure and maintain inventories of small parts, tools, materials, and equipment.
Participate in design implementation and support for mechanical systems and equipment related to assigned LBNF/DUNE project tasks.
Drive quality across all assigned responsibilities and continuously improve processes.
Provide guidance to junior technicians and may serve as a shift supervisor for specific tasks or assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with environmental, health and safety regulations and Fermilab policies, procedures, and practices.