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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) · 2 weeks ago

Associate Fluid Systems Mechanical Technician

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is tackling the world’s toughest science and technology challenges using plasma. The Associate Fluid Systems Mechanical Technician is responsible for performing the maintenance, operation and commissioning of various fluid systems including cryogenics and cooling water.

CollaborationEducationEnergy

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Christina Liebrich, PHR

Responsibilities

Operate the control console for the NSTX-U cryogenic plant, maintaining the system within standard operating parameters, and initiating alarm response procedures if operating parameters fall outside normal ranges or if alarms sound

Operate NSTX-U experimental water systems include de-ionized treatment systems, HVAC chilled water systems, and tower water systems

Review and revise operations procedures

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fluid system facilities

Able to perform more complex and diversified technical tasks utilizing expertise and knowledge acquired. Typically involving set-up of test apparatus, operation of equipment, and evaluation of the performance and reliability of systems and subcomponents

Fabricate parts as required using a variety of equipment and tools such as: milling machine, lathe, drill press, band saw, and other industrial tools

Assist in the set up and operation of pneumatic, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies for various fluids systems applications

Work closely with scientific staff, engineers and other technical staff

Work may involve radiological activated and contaminated equipment and legacy parts

Qualification

Mechanical TechnologyFluid Systems MaintenanceCryogenic SystemsIndustrial Plant SystemsMachine Shop ToolsMechanical SkillsSafety PrinciplesCommunication Skills

Required

Candidates must have Mechanical Technology or AA degree with 3 to 5 experience; or no degree and 5+ years of general mechanical experience with automotive, industrial or facility mechanical and electromechanical systems operation and maintenance

Experience maintaining components in industrial plant systems including pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers

Experience with tubing and piping systems sizing standards and component types, and working with threaded joints, flanged joints and associated sealing, compression fittings, clamped joints, and system instrumentation such as pressure gauges, temperature gauges, vacuum gauges, level probes and flow meters

Good mechanical skills, the ability to work with basic hand tools, and familiarity with mechanical drawings and process and instrumentation drawings

Ability to use a computer to make changes/adjustments to facility operations (data logging, word processing, and spreadsheets)

Good communications skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Ability to understand and follow safety principles

Preferred

Experience with cryogenic systems and/or large pressurized gas handling systems will be an advantage

Knowledge of general vacuum techniques and equipment associated with insulating vacuum systems for cryogenic applications

Knowledgeable use of machine shop tools such as drill presses, band saws, lathes, and milling machines

Understanding and capabilities to maintain water cooling systems

Familiarity with industrial valves, relief valves, and burst disks systems, valve-actuators and preloading of valve stem, set-up, and calibration of valve positioners

Experience with rotating machinery and large motors, such as alignment of motors to pump/compressor

Training, education, and/or experience with precision mechanical operating systems including rebuilding pumps and compressors