Brookhaven Science Associates Upton , NY 11973
Posted 2 months ago
The Data Science and Systems Integration (DSSI) Program of the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) is looking for a qualified electrical technician. In this role, you will be working collaboratively with scientific, engineering, and other technical staff to enable continued operations and expand experimental capabilities of our 30 state-of-the-art synchrotron beamlines and cryo-electron microscopy facility. The NSLS-II offers the working environment of a large-scale scientific facility, which combines the scope of a large industrial facility with the excitement and challenges of world-class research experiments. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
An electrical technician is sought to support scientific and technical staff in the NSLS-II scientific environment. In this role, you will participate in fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and documentation of electronic and electrical equipment as part of directed projects and operational efforts. High quality and efficient work is expected, as well as effective and respectful communication within and between diverse teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Terminate, test, and troubleshoot low-voltage cabling for instrumentation signals and controls
Support installations for operating beamlines, lab prototypes, and new beamline construction
Support electrical and electro-mechanical efforts of coordinating scientific and technical groups
Maintain and adhere to documented methods and materials standards
Maintain on-hand availability of common materials and tools
Design, document, and construct simple electrical solutions for controls and instrumentation
Participation in technical evaluation of proposed materials and methods
Maintain electrical safety
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
o Technical institute or Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program
completion at BNL, or
o Technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 1 year relevant work experience, or
o 2 years relevant work experience
Knowledge of common cable termination and testing tools and methods
Knowledge of standard and best-practices in tooling, methods and materials for low-voltage signal and controls cabling preparation and testing
Ability to locate and work from procedures, drawings, electrical schematics, user manuals and verbal instructions
Ability to work independently and in small teams
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technicians, vendors/contractors and safety representatives
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
o Technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 2 years experience, or
o Technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 3 years relevant work experience, or
o 4 years relevant work experience
Experience with lift equipment
Experience related to electronic controls for any of the following:
o motion / motors
o temperature controllers / sensors
o cryogenic or water-cooling systems
o vacuum / UHV systems
o low/high pressure gas systems
o scientific data acquisition
Experience developing and executing cable routing and management plans
Experience working with contractors performing electrical work
Experience developing work plans and maintenance schedules
Other:
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $49556 - $85540 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
Manual (arm/hand) dexterity
Lifting, moderate 15-30 lbs.
Ability to work at height using lifts and/or ladders
Ability to work in confined spaces
Physical coordination and balance
Vision, good near and normal color
Hear and understand speech
Ability to hear alarms
Mental sharpness
Alertness
Brookhaven Science Associates