Power Supply Electrical Technician

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

10d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking a Power Supply Electrical Technician III within our Power Supply Maintenance Group. This person under general supervision, provides moderately complex technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group.

Requirements

HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent)
5+ years of extensive related experience or up to 3+ year of DOE laboratory experience.
Demonstrated experience in the assigned area.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study.
Possesses advanced knowledge in specific areas.
Ability to work on complex projects and assignments.
May be required to legally operate a government vehicle

Responsibilities

Fabricates, sets-up, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a wide variety of moderately complex to complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
May act as a point person for technical issues in the assigned area.
Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment.
Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment.
Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software.
Writes, updates, and tests procedures and documentation for all finished work.
Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.
Produces reports as assigned.
Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs.
Provides moderately complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area.
Troubleshoots problems and conducts repairs as needed.
Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.
Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses.
Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation.
May prepare waste for disposal and package waste for shipment.
Responds to operational and emergency requirements.
Required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.
Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
Completes and submits requisitions.
Assists in the implementation and design of equipment and systems for area of assignment.
Drives quality in all job aspects.
May assists in the design and development of equipment and systems.
Provides guidance to less experienced technicians or contractors.
As assigned, often serves as shift supervisor for specific project or task.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.