Principal S&E Technician - Radiation Protection l [Bargaining Unit]Job ID5843LocationSLAC - Menlo Park, CAFull-TimeRegularSLAC Job PostingsPosition overview:The Radiation Protection (RP) Department, a department within the ESH Division of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, provides radiation safety and oversight services at SLAC. The RP instrumentation program makes extensive use of radiation detection instrumentation. In support of the routine maintenance and periodic calibration of these instruments, the RP department provides services for more than 450 radiation detection instruments. These instruments include hand-held portables, fixed, mobile and laboratory equipment.The RP Department seeks a Science & Engineering Principal Technician to directly support the calibration and maintenance of radiation detection instrumentation. The Principal Technician will demonstrate a highly developed understanding of electronic hardware troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and repair. The Principal Technician is skilled in understanding hardware and software operating manuals and related operation procedures and demonstrates strong work ethics and attention to detail.Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Calibrate radiation detection instrumentation in accordance with procedures and/or instrument manuals, including completing documentation accurately and on schedule.
Operate calibration laboratory facilities including using radioactive sources in the Radiological Calibration Facility (RCF) wells for dose rate calibration and small radioactive sources for radioactivity calibration, as well as radioactive sources for field calibrations or checking.
Safely handle radioactive check sources used during instrumentation source checks.
Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment including pulsers, high voltage probes, digital multimeters, thermometers and barometers.
Operate software which communicates with remote and locally attached instruments and hardware.
Maintain an inventory of hardware and spare components. Ensure necessary supplies for the instrument laboratory are in stock and available for calibration of instruments and maintenance and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
Serve as a team member/lead in the execution of instrument maintenance in the field, instrument troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Ship and receive instrumentation that is calibrated by external calibration laboratories.
Perform acceptance testing of instrumentation calibrated by external calibration laboratories.
Schedule calibration, service and maintenance for instrumentation managed under service contracts or warranty.
Perform Electrical Equipment Inspection Program (EEIP) testing of new equipment.
Maintain training as current including radiation worker training.
Provide practical instrumentation training to SLAC workers and users, who use the instruments.
The duties listed in this section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Associate degree or certificate of completion in Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering or maintenance related discipline or equivalent work experience.
Have knowledge of radiation detection principles as well as radiation detection technologies.
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience including:
Applying maintenance and engineering principles /practices to perform technical services and support.
Working in an instrument laboratory and supporting electronic apparatus such as multimeters, sensors, probes and power supplies.
Ability to schedule, plan, review and integrate work and be able to evaluate possible effects on mechanical or electronic systems, installation and maintenance plan or process.
Diagnose complex problems with mechanical or electronic systems in concert with engineers and other system managers.
Calibration of radiological instruments using radiation or radioactive sources.
Develop preventative maintenance plans and technical notes and assist with contingency plans.
Excellent record keeping skills and ability to coordinate, monitor and support administrative and technical duties related to research studies and/or engineering projects.
Interpret and determine validity of data and check one’s own work.
Ability to interface and communicate with all levels of staff including technical and scientific staff, students, faculty, and outside vendors; and ensure accurate and timely transfer of information.
Serve as a technical liaison and effectively mentor and be able to train a diverse work staff.
Knowledge of serial data communications.
Understanding of CAD software and 3D printers for calibration fixture design and fabrication.
SLAC employee competencies:
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.
Physical requirements and Working conditions:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Able to lift equipment up to 40 lbs.
Work standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu. Policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
Classification Title: Prin. S&E Tech Electro-Mech
Pay range: A41 Grade: 6612
Duration: Regular Continuing
The expected pay range for this position is 52.81 (Step 1) - 64.03 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.