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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 hours ago

Engineered Systems Tec 3

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a self-motivated Accelerator Water Technician to join the LANSCE Water Systems Team, responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of cooling water system components.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of cooling water system components like pumps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, chillers, and instrumentation

Providing demonstrated experience working on accelerator water systems, including finding and repairing leaks; identifying, purchasing, and maintaining an inventory of spare parts; planning and preparing for future work; following instructions closely and calling supervisor when unsure about something; working closely with team members and personnel from outside the team or group; staying highly productive while prioritizing safety of self and others

Providing on-call duties where one must be available 24 hours per day for a week on a rotational basis, to support LANSCE beam operations

Planning and executing maintenance tasks during brief periods of access when the pressure to resume operations is intense and visibility is high

Qualification

Industrial cooling water systemsPiping systems constructionPrecision control of RF cavitiesFabricationHand tools proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Experience or familiarity with assembling, maintaining, and operating industrial cooling water systems and their associated equipment such as pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, filters, chillers, and the instrumentation used for these systems, which may be radiologically activated

Experience or familiarity with flanged and welded piping systems; and soldered, brazed, welded, and fitting-joined tubing assemblies; and the associated system construction techniques

Experience with precision control of RF cavity resonance with cooling water temperature modulation

Demonstrated experience with the design and fabrication of custom devices for maintaining water systems such as cooling passage flushing cart, pressure test station

Ability to plan and execute maintenance tasks during brief periods of access when the pressure to resume operations is intense and visibility is high

Demonstrated proficiency with all manner of hand tools like wrenches, sockets, screw drivers, and pliers, and small power tools like drills, grinders, impact drivers

Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively as a part of a team

Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook)

Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians

Position require an Associates' Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Training/experience/education preferably in plumbing, pipefitting, fluid systems, or other similar occupations