Company Description

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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Job Description

We have an opening for an Accelerator Operator to support operations in the Accelerator Facility. Your will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of accelerators and safety systems in the accelerator facility. In addition, you will play an important role in the design, construction, alignment, and instrumentation of accelerator and experimental beamlines. This position is in the Nuclear Physics and Accelerator Technologies group of the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division (NACS).

In this role you will

• Perform safe operations of the accelerators in the complex in support of experimental activities.
• Maintain Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) compliance of accelerators and associated systems including performing safety interlock checks, radiation monitor checks, and safety system maintenance and upgrades.
• Design and build components needed for new accelerators, beamlines, and experimental end stations.
• Perform alignment of beamlines and accelerator components.
• Work with facility staff and experimenters to commission new accelerator systems.
• Provide technical support for nuclear physics experimental activities within NACS.
• Present formal and informal status reports at group meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience with accelerator systems such as beam diagnostics, control systems, cooling systems, and beamline alignment.
• Experience with hardware systems such as high vacuum systems and high voltage equipment.
• Experience with complex mechanical design and assembly.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a focused team.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills needed to present and explain technical information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Experience using safety interlock systems and working to ensure ES&H compliance.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site.

Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.) For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing candidates and employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value and hire a diverse workforce as it is a vital component of our culture and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

LLNL invites you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

At LLNL, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.