Accelerator Technologist III - Welding Job at SLAC National Accelerator Laborato

SLAC Job Postings

Responsibilities:

The Accelerator Technologist III Welder works under general supervision and performs assignments of intermediate to advanced complexity in welding on ultra-high vacuum (UHV), cryogenic, pressure vessels, and piping systems and vacuum assembly, and work across other areas such as mechanical assembly and field installations as needed.. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of welding and brazing tasks, often to very exacting quality standards and dimensional tolerances. The candidate will also assemble and weld (or braze) delicate instruments, hardware, and UHV components using precision measuring tools in a clean-room environment.

The Technologist III will independently plan and conduct a block of work as a complete project, or as a portion of a larger and more diverse project, with strict adherence to site-specific safety requirements as well as work planning and control (WPC) protocols for shop, field or experimental areas. Assignments may also be of a scheduling and planning nature, reviewing and integrating work performed by other individuals, groups or departments.

The Technologist will work in radiation controlled areas. Will communicate and coordinate with line supervision as to effort status, progress, and completion timelines. Must be able to follow all SLAC safety rules and regulations and identify areas for improvement.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Qualifications:

• Must have completed a certified welding apprenticeship and have three years of journey level welding experience or have an equivalent combination of vocational school, on the job training and experience
• Must be capable of qualifying for welding certifications in accordance with ASME B&PV Code Section IV for GTAW weld specifications on stainless steel and aluminum alloys in all positions.
• Demonstrated experience performing a wide variety of welding and brazing tasks, to very exacting quality standards and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience with assembly and weld/braze of delicate instruments, hardware, and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) components using precision measuring tools in a clean-room environment and can perform leaking checking of UHV welded parts.
• Past experience with some assembly and welding of large structural assemblies from structural plate and shapes using SMAW and GMAW processes in all weld joint positions on aluminum alloys as well as stainless and carbon steels.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and/or reading of prints to procure material, clean or coordinate proper cleaning, lay out and weld/braze tubing, sheet metal, and structural plate and shapes using GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, OAW, and OFW processes in all weld joint positions on aluminum alloys, stainless steels, mild steel, Inconel, carbon steels, and copper.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing hand tools, manual oxy-fuel cutting torch, grinders and precision measuring devices.
• Must work closely with designers to resolve fabrication/welding issues and develop design revisions to insure highest quality is achieved at lowest cost, and able to set-up and properly adjust welding equipment from various manufacturers to comply with weld procedures and specifications.
• Able to conduct welding in shop and in field (building exteriors, accelerator tunnels, etc.), often on elevated work platforms as well as limited access locations. Many jobs require use of personal protective equipment such as harnesses and respirators.
• Background with design and building of fixturing to enable assembly and welding of complex parts and assemblies to very tight tolerances (three decimal place accuracies).
• Must possess a solid working knowledge of shop mathematics and demonstrated ability to consistently read, understand and follow mechanical drawings including those with standard ASME Y14.5 Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Experienced at working independently and as part of a team.
• Possess ability to coordinate, plan, and organize tasks.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal/written communications skills.
• Proficiency with standard office applications including Microsoft office suites.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to comply with special welding practices and procedures required for scientific research components such as: clean welding for ultra-high vacuum (UHV), cryomodule and helium distribution systems and welding of radioactive activated material
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish basic to intermediate mechanical and vacuum technical field work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to operate Helium leak detector to check parts for UHV applications.
• Background with the use of machining and cutting equipment for fabrication of supports and fixture parts. Use of cranes, forklifts and lift-gate trucks for equipment and material handling.
• Training in high voltage safety (lockout/tag out), respirator use, confined space, radiation safety and harness safety.
• Capable of supporting Sheet Metal Shop requirements for shearing raw stock and fabricating complex sheet metal designs using powered shears, punches, brakes, as well as using manual forming equipment. Will use band saws and milling equipment in parts fabrication and preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and train other technologists

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 common goals.

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.

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with SLAC/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.

Please Note: 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.

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Classification Title: Accelerator Technologist III

Grade: A41

Job code: 6574

Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $55.19 (Step 1) - $66.91 (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.