SRF Technician

TRIUMF • Vancouver, BC

5d • $59,925 • Onsite

About The Position

TRIUMF's Superconducting Radiofrequency (SRF) research program is operated as part of a dedicated TRIUMF-based SRF facility, Canada’s only centre for the research, design, testing, and assembly of SRF accelerator technologies. SRF is at the cutting edge of radio frequency (RF) accelerator technology, enabling the operation of more efficient, powerful, compact and cost-effective accelerators. We are looking to hire a technician to support technical activities in the SRF group.

Requirements

• Demonstration of a technical aptitude with demonstrated hands on experience
• Knowledge of Solid Works and demonstrated design capabilities in Solid Works
• The ability to follow standard procedures while working on problems of moderate scope
• The ability to apply defined practices and procedures in analysis of situation or data
• Ability to exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions and obtain solutions
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Probe and listen carefully; present information clearly and in an appropriate style
• Make technical information clear; persuades others in straightforward situations
• Some work will require access to exclusion areas where there are activated components. The position requires the incumbent to be trained as a NEW. This is required to access and work in areas that are limited to NEWs, as well as for planning and conducting work in radiation environments. This training will be provided by TRIUMF to the successful candidate.
• Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada, either as a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or with a work permit valid for at least 2 years after the start date.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge in vacuum or cryogenic technologies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to activities supported by the group or department including maintenance, break fix, upgrades or projects under the general guidance of a senior mentor or mentors
• Completion of hardware assemblies under the general guidance of a senior mentor and/or procedures.
• Completion of specialized cleaning and processing of hardware under the general guidance of a senior mentor and/or procedures
• Documentation of tasks to support group records
• Basic machining for prototyping and fixturing
• Provides moderately complex technical or design support for the Hi-Lumi project or to back-fill other projects at TRIUMF supported by the SRF group

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree