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The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.\nAbout the Role:\nFermilab's Accelerator Division is seeking anAccelerator Operator to support the Laboratory's particle accelerators, beam transport systems, and experimental beamlines.\nWhat your day-to-day as an Accelerator Operator will look like:\nLearn accelerator operations through an extensive On-the-Job Training (OJT ) program while working in the Main Control Room with experienced Operators.\nWorking as part of a trained operations crew to operate particle accelerators and beam transport systems throughout the accelerator complex.\nUsing fundamental physics concepts and basic beam theory to understand, monitor, and tune accelerator beams.\nMonitoring accelerator systems, beam conditions, equipment status, alarms, interlocks, and operating parameters.\nOperating and tuning particle accelerators and beam transport systems in accordance with the operating schedule and approved procedures.\nAnalyzing operational problems, developing solutions, and troubleshooting computer software and accelerator control systems.\nWorking with machine experts, engineers, physicists, and technicians while learning, tuning, troubleshooting, and operating various accelerator systems.\nPerforming basic technical repairs and maintenance of equipment, including electronics and control systems.\nLearning and following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), accelerator safety, electrical safety, radiation safety, and operating procedures.\nMaintaining a working knowledge of electrical, radiation, cryogenic, oxygen-deficiency, and other accelerator safety systems.\nSearching and securing accelerator tunnel enclosures and activate or verify safety interlock systems as required.\nAcknowledging, evaluating, and responding to accelerator alarms and abnormal operating conditions.\nPerforming required field inspections, equipment checks, and operational walkthroughs.\nMaintaining accurate operational logs, records, and shift documentation.\nMaintaining all required training and qualifications necessary for safe accelerator operation.\nParticipating in emergency response activities, drills, and exercises.\nSupporting accelerator maintenance, testing, shutdowns, outages, experiments, and scheduled beam operations.\nParticipating in the development, reviewing, and improvement of operating procedures and documentation.\nLearning new software and computer-based control systems used to operate accelerator equipment.\nAdapting quickly to changing operational conditions in the Main Control Room.\nSupporting commissioning activities and operational readiness for new accelerator systems, including PIP-II.\nDeveloping the technical and operational expertise needed to support future PIP-II and LBNF/DUNE operations and help train 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supplies, or related technical systems.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.\nExperience working in a laboratory, industrial, technical, or other high-reliability environment.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nAbility to abide by all environmental, safety, and health regulations and Laboratory policies, procedures, and practices.\nAbility to work through and successfully complete an extensive OJT program.\nDemonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.\nAbility to communicate effectively with physicists, engineers, technicians, and other personnel who build, operate, maintain, and support accelerator systems.\nAbility to communicate clearly by telephone, including occasionally for extended periods.\nAbility to analyze problems, evaluate available information, and make sound operational decisions.\nAbility to plan work, proceed effectively with assigned tasks, and make constructive and innovative suggestions.\nAbility to understand the overall operational picture while maintaining attention to important details.\nAbility and willingness to learn new software and technologies used to operate accelerator equipment.\nAbility to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities in the Main Control Room.\nAbility and willingness to work harmoniously with others in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.\nAbility to respond positively to instructions, established procedures, coaching, and feedback.\nStrong commitment to safety, procedural compliance, teamwork, and continuous learning.\nCommitment to maintaining a respectful and inclusive work environment.\nPhysical Activity and Work Conditions\nHuman Factors\nThe position requires the ability to perform work involving:\nHeights\nMental concentration and sustained attention\nExtended periods of sitting, standing, and walking\nVisually demanding tasks and computer displays\nTight or changing operational schedules\nFrequent communication and coordination with other personnel\nRapid response to changing operational conditions\nPhysical Requirements\nLegally qualified and able to operate cars and light trucks.\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds.\nAbility to ascend and descend stairs of up to 15 flights (approximately 225 steps).\nAbility to safely climb ladders and maneuver around control racks and accelerator equipment.\nAbility to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.\nAbility to work in underground accelerator enclosures.\nAbility to traverse uneven, slippery, or irregular surfaces.\nAbility to maneuver around equipment, magnets, beam pipes, and other accelerator components in enclosures.\nAbility to understand and manipulate high-voltage switchgear while wearing required PPE.\nAbility to visit and work at remote locations throughout the Fermilab site.\nAbility to occasionally work outdoors in hot, cold, and changing weather conditions.\nPhysical and Environmental Factors\nThe position may involve working in or around:\nConfined spaces\nCryogenic systems and materials\nHigh-voltage equipment\nMagnetic fields\nIonizing radiation\nOxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH) areas\nUnderground accelerator enclosures\nRadio-frequency systems\nElectrical and electronic equipment\nThe employee must be able to qualify for and safely work in ODH areas, confined spaces, radiological areas, cryogenic areas, and accelerator enclosures as required by the position.\nThe employee must be able to work in areas with magnetic fields and near high-voltage equipment while following applicable safety requirements and PPE requirements.\nThe position may require riding elevators to and from underground tunnel enclosures and traveling throughout the accelerator complex to perform assigned duties.\nPersonal Protective Equipment\nThe position requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the work activity and hazards present. PPE may include:\nEye and face protection\nFoot protection\nHand protection\nHearing protection\nHead protection\nTyvek or other protective clothing\nFlame-resistant clothing\nRadiological protection\nAdditional PPE as required by the work activity, hazard assessment, procedure, or permit\nSafety and Operational Responsibilities\nSafety is a fundamental responsibility of every Accelerator Operator. Operators are expected to maintain a questioning attitude, recognize changing conditions, follow approved procedures, and exercise Stop Work Authority when necessary.\nThe Operator must be able to safely respond to abnormal and emergency conditions and understand that accelerator operations involve potentially significant radiological, electrical, cryogenic, magnetic, oxygen-deficiency, and other hazards.\nFuture Accelerator Operations\nThis position is also an important part of Fermilab's long-term workforce development strategy. The Operators trained today will become the experienced operators needed to support the commissioning and operation of PIP-II and LBNF/DUNE.\nExperienced Operators will have opportunities to:\nSupport PIP-II commissioning and startup activities.\nAssist with development and validation of operating procedures.\nProvide operational input during system commissioning.\nHelp identify and resolve operational issues.\nSupport transition from commissioning to routine operations.\nTrain and mentor future Accelerator Operators.\nTransfer operational knowledge to subsequent generations of operators.\nThe Accelerator Operator I position therefore provides both immediate support for Fermilab's current accelerator operations and a critical pathway for developing the workforce required for the Laboratory's future accelerator program.\nWork Arrangement:\nPlease note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.\nOnsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.\nBenefits/Perks:\nFermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts\nPaid time off\nLife insurance\nShort and Long-term disability insurance\nRetirement benefits \nOnsite day care\nWhy Fermilab:\nFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. 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