Sr. Technical Specialist - Electrician
About The Position
Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Project is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist – Electrical to join the underground operations team in Lead, South Dakota. This high-impact role will support the installation, integration, and commissioning of large-scale detector systems, with a primary focus on electrical infrastructure, component reliability, and team leadership. The ideal candidate brings advanced technical experience in electrical systems and infrastructure for large scientific or industrial environments and is eager to mentor, guide, and supervise junior technicians while maintaining the highest safety and performance standards. This position plays a critical role in executing Fermilab’s strategic objectives underground at the LBNF-DUNE project site in Lead, SD.
Requirements
- High school diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) with 15+ years of advanced technical experience in one or more critical functions of strategic importance to a scientific or engineering project
- Advanced and specialized knowledge in electrical systems installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting in industrial, research, or technical environments.
- Demonstrated supervisory and mentoring experience. Ability to guide teams, delegate effectively, and foster professional development.
- Must be able to legally operate government vehicles
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with cleanroom protocol, detector integration, underground operations, and precision alignment techniques preferred.
- Additional certifications in electrical safety or systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems including detector cabling, power distribution, signal paths, and infrastructure support for FD1 and FD2.
- Supervise and mentor a team of technicians, providing technical direction, scheduling work, setting goals, and contributing to performance evaluations.
- Guide the daily operation of electrical installation tasks, ensuring conformance with engineering plans, safety standards, and project timelines.
- Coordinate electrical testing and validation of systems, including cold box and in-cryostat environments.
- Install and maintain related mechanical infrastructure such as cable trays, grounding systems, and control enclosures.
- Support the integration of network systems, detector safety systems, electronics racks, and low-voltage power systems.
- Lead or coordinate design, fabrication, calibration, and maintenance of complex electrical equipment and tools.
- Collaborate with engineers and project leaders to develop layouts, designs, and implementation plans for electrical subsystems.
- Write and update procedures and technical documentation; contribute to traveler documents and technical notes.
- Generate and review Hazard Analyses; ensure full compliance with ESH standards and project safety requirements.
- Oversee procurement of electrical components, manage delivery schedules, coordinate with vendors, and maintain inventory.
- Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, and detector-specific transport systems.
- Ensure high standards of quality control and problem resolution throughout project phases.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Generous retirement plan
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
