Accelerator Operator

Position: Accelerator Operator I
Location: City of Batavia

The expected hiring range for this position is:$28.30-$34.51.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

Fermilab's Accelerator Division is seeking an Accelerator Operator to support the Laboratory's particle accelerators, beam transport systems, and experimental beamlines.

What your day-to-day as an Accelerator Operator will look like:

Learn accelerator operations through an extensive On-the-Job Training (OJT) program while working in the Main Control Room with experienced Operators.

Working as part of a trained operations crew to operate particle accelerators and beam transport systems throughout the accelerator complex.

Using fundamental physics concepts and basic beam theory to understand, monitor, and tune accelerator beams.

Monitoring accelerator systems, beam conditions, equipment status, alarms, interlocks, and operating parameters.

Operating and tuning particle accelerators and beam transport systems in accordance with the operating schedule and approved procedures.

Analyzing operational problems, developing solutions, and troubleshooting computer software and accelerator control systems.

Working with machine experts, engineers, physicists, and technicians while learning, tuning, troubleshooting, and operating various accelerator systems.

Performing basic technical repairs and maintenance of equipment, including electronics and control systems.

Learning and following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), accelerator safety, electrical safety, radiation safety, and operating procedures.

Maintaining a working knowledge of electrical, radiation, cryogenic, oxygen-deficiency, and other accelerator safety systems.

Searching and securing accelerator tunnel enclosures and activate or verify safety interlock systems as required.

Acknowledging, evaluating, and responding to accelerator alarms and abnormal operating conditions.

Performing required field inspections, equipment checks, and operational walkthroughs.

Maintaining accurate operational logs, records, and shift documentation.

Maintaining all required training and qualifications necessary for safe accelerator operation.

Participating in emergency response activities, drills, and exercises.

Supporting accelerator maintenance, testing, shutdowns, outages, experiments, and scheduled beam operations.

Participating in the development, reviewing, and improvement of operating procedures and documentation.

Learning new software and computer-based control systems used to operate accelerator equipment.

Adapting quickly to changing operational conditions in the Main Control Room.

Supporting commissioning activities and operational readiness for new accelerator systems, including PIP-II.Developing the technical and operational expertise needed to support future PIP-II and LBNF/DUNE operations and help train future accelerator operators.

Respecting, understanding, and valuing individual differences that embody the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

Bachelor's degree in Physics from an accredited college or university.
0–2+ years of relevant experience, depending on demonstrated technical knowledge and qualifications.

Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive Accelerator Operator I OJT and qualification program.

Ability to learn and apply fundamental physics concepts, accelerator principles, operating procedures, and safety requirements.

Preferred Experience and Skills Electronics and/or technical…