Senior Fluids Technician

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

13h•$31 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab’s Accelerator Division (AD) is seeking a Senior Fluids Technician to be involved in the support of active accelerators and in the development of future high-intensity physics machines. As a member of the Mechanical Support Department, the successful candidate will work with engineers, designers, technicians, and scientists to maintain existing fluid systems and build parts and assemblies of new fluids systems. The successful candidate will install, assemble, operate and maintain systems and their components such as pumps, piping, valves and instrumentation for water, fluid and compressed gas systems at pressures up to 200-psig. The successful candidate will also perform ESH&Q duties, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.

Requirements

Must be proficient in assembling systems using piping diagrams, sketches and verbal instructions.
Must be proficient with the safe use of hand-held power tools and hand tools.
Must be proficient in working in a Windows PC environment, and with MS Word and Excel applications.
Ability to work independently following general or detailed verbal or written instructions is required.
Ability to work mandatory overtime and perform shift work as needed is required.
Must have good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must show demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Must show demonstrated ability to achieve team leadership responsibilities.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds is required.
Ability to work at heights up to 10-feet is required.
Ability to work on stairs, ladders, man lifts and to stand for up to 4-hours per day is required.
Ability to work within the vicinity of vibrating equipment is required.
Ability to work in confined spaces is required.
Ability to work in areas of high magnetic fields.
Ability to legally operate cars and light trucks is required.
Ability to meet Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH), tunnel entry, Underground, and radiation worker requirements is required.
Ability to work with epoxies, solvents, glues, and other chemicals is required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift qualifications are preferred.
Overhead crane qualifications and rigging experience are preferred.
Experience with machining tools is preferred.
Experience with oxy-acetylene brazing is preferred.
Electrical-electronic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, assemble, operate and maintain fluid systems and their components such as pumps, piping, valves and instrumentation for water, fluid, and compressed gas systems at pressures up to 200-psig, based on drawings, piping diagrams, and sketches as instructed.
Assist in construction and assembly of support equipment.
Prepare and test equipment for operation.
Generate or assists in generating Hazard Analyses for work requiring such.
Conduct periodic safety inspections of area of assignment.
Assist with the identification, packaging, control, and disposal of radioactive waste.
Procure and maintain inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
Assist in the implementation of design of equipment and systems and drive quality in all job aspects.
Act as crew leader for assigned tasks during the lab accelerator’s extended maintenance period (summer shutdown).
Responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, safety and health regulations, Laboratory policies, procedures and practices pertinent to this position.