Fermilab · 1 week ago
Sr. Technical Specialist - Electrician
Lead, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$40.54/hr - $52.40/hr
15+ years expFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. They are seeking a Senior Technical Specialist – Electrical to support the installation, integration, and commissioning of large-scale detector systems, focusing on electrical infrastructure and team leadership.
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Responsibilities
Lead and perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical systems including detector cabling, power distribution, signal paths, and infrastructure support for FD1 and FD2
Supervise and mentor a team of technicians, providing technical direction, scheduling work, setting goals, and contributing to performance evaluations
Guide the daily operation of electrical installation tasks, ensuring conformance with engineering plans, safety standards, and project timelines
Coordinate electrical testing and validation of systems, including cold box and in-cryostat environments
Install and maintain related mechanical infrastructure such as cable trays, grounding systems, and control enclosures
Support the integration of network systems, detector safety systems, electronics racks, and low-voltage power systems
Lead or coordinate design, fabrication, calibration, and maintenance of complex electrical equipment and tools
Collaborate with engineers and project leaders to develop layouts, designs, and implementation plans for electrical subsystems
Write and update procedures and technical documentation; contribute to traveler documents and technical notes
Generate and review Hazard Analyses; ensure full compliance with ESH standards and project safety requirements
Oversee procurement of electrical components, manage delivery schedules, coordinate with vendors, and maintain inventory
Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, and detector-specific transport systems
Ensure high standards of quality control and problem resolution throughout project phases
Qualification
Required
High school diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) with 15+ years of advanced technical experience in one or more critical functions of strategic importance to a scientific or engineering project
Advanced and specialized knowledge in electrical systems installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting in industrial, research, or technical environments
Demonstrated supervisory and mentoring experience
Proven ability to interpret complex electrical diagrams, resolve operational issues, and collaborate across disciplines
Must be able to legally operate government vehicles
Must be able to work one mile underground on a rotating two-shift schedule
Tasks involve working at heights and in confined spaces using lifts and access equipment
Must be capable of operating material handling equipment and performing physical tasks in an industrial environment
Preferred
Familiarity with cleanroom protocol, detector integration, underground operations, and precision alignment techniques preferred
Additional certifications in electrical safety or systems preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Life insurance and disability coverage
Generous retirement plan
Professional development opportunities
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-04Grant· $260M
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