Engineering Technician V – Cryogenics Operator (NWS 00867

Engineering Technician V – Cryogenics Operator

Location:

Livermore, CA

North Wind Services (NWS) is a high performing, low risk company with a successful history of contributing to their client's missions. NWS executes and manages a wide range of technical services such as environmental investigation and restoration, construction, demolition, radioactive and hazardous waste management, public communication/involvement, information management, health and safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency response/HAZMAT services.

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS supporting the missions of their federal client, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and employment management functions are all provided by NWS. As an NWS employee working at LLNL, within the client's environment, you will complete day-to-day tasks, with direction from technical personnel directly employed by LLNL.

This position supports the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the world's largest and most energetic laser facility. NIF is renowned for its precision and reproducibility, housing nearly 40,000 optics that guide, amplify, and focus 192 laser beams on to fusion targets the size of a pencil eraser.

The NIF Facility is looking for an Engineering Technician V in the Cryogenic Target Operations group, the employee will play a critical role in maintaining and operating advanced systems that support NIF's groundbreaking experiments. This position offers a distinctive combination of field work—including hands-on maintenance of cryogenic and gas systems—and remote console work using complex computer control systems.

The role requires a self-motivated individual who is eager to learn, adapt, and drive their own qualifications while contributing to the success of NIF operations.

• Complete required qualifications to operate and maintain cryogenic target systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation of cryogenic, vacuum, x-ray, and pressurized gas systems.
• Operate rigging and hoisting equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring proper handling and adherence to established protocols.
• Operate advanced systems and equipment remotely using computer-based control systems.
• Record and analyze data, presenting findings to Field Leads.
• Follow detailed operational and safety procedures to ensure compliance with ESH&Q, Security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Work with hazardous materials in a radioactive environment and actively participate in task-specific safety meetings.
• May work in Beryllium contaminated areas and in other areas where respirator use is required.
• Perform evaluations of equipment, which may involve confined spaces, climbing ladders, stairs, or working at heights.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit at a computer console for periods of time, with consideration for ergonomic practices and regular breaks as needed.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to the optimization of complex operational systems.
• Collaborate effectively with project leaders, technicians, designers, and engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A.A. in Mechanical or Electrical Technologies, or 4+ years of education and experience (including military experience) working on cryogenic/vacuum systems.
• Working knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices, including plumbing, hardware, and electrical systems related to vacuum operations.
• Ability to learn and operate complex computer control and data acquisition systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to system changes, upgrades, and…