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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:\nA Technician III is sought to join Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Project team in Lead, South Dakota. The LBNF/DUNE Project is hosted by Fermilab in Batavia, IL, with participation from universities and laboratories around the world. The project includes construction of a beamline and near detector at Fermilab and a large underground detector at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota. LBNF/DUNE will design and construct one of the largest proposed neutrino experiments in the world over the next several years.\nUnder general supervision, this position provides moderately complex to complex technical support for an assigned area, typically an experiment or support group. Work may include fabrication, setup, operation, testing, repair, and/or modification of mechanical and/or electrical systems and equipment, as well as environmental, safety, and health tasks.\n What your day-to-day as a Technician III at Fermilab will look like:\nWork one mile underground on a rotating shift schedule (12 hour days with 10 days on and 10 days off, rotating days to nights every two months) A shift differential is paid for second shift.\n\nPerform physical tasks at elevation using equipment such as scissor lifts.\n\nFabricate, set up, operate, test, repair, and/or modify a variety of moderately complex to complex electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices based on technical documentation such as drawings, diagrams, and schematics.\n\nAct as a point person for technical issues in the assigned area, assisting with construction, assembly, and preparation of experimental and support equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic tools or software.\n\nWrite, update, and test procedures and documentation for all finished work; enter relevant information into logs or databases and produce reports as assigned.\n\nTroubleshoot and conduct repairs on instruments and equipment; provide ongoing maintenance and technical support.\n\nConduct periodic safety inspections and hazard analyses of the assigned area, supporting safe work practices in all activities.\n\nPerform ES&H duties such as environmental surveys, waste disposal, radiological surveys, and packaging hazardous or radioactive waste for shipment.\n\nRespond to operational needs and emergency requirements, including off-hours and call-ins as necessary.\n\nProcure and maintain inventories of parts, tools, materials, and equipment, including requisitions.\n\nAssist with the design, development, and implementation of equipment and systems related to LBNF/DUNE project tasks, contributing to continuous improvement and quality outcomes.\n\nProvide guidance to less experienced technicians or contractors and may serve as a shift supervisor for specific projects or tasks.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nAbide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and Fermilab policies, procedures, and practices.\n\nSkills and Attributes for Success:\nHS diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) with 5+ years of extensive related experience, or 3+ years of experience at a DOE laboratory or in a technical skill critical to the Lab’s mission (e.g., cryogenics, RF, radiation protection, clean room, etc.).\n\nDemonstrated experience and advanced knowledge in the assigned technical area.\n\nComprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures.\n\nAbility to work on complex projects and assignments independently and collaboratively.\n\nCapable of operating and maintaining a variety of material handling and lift equipment (e.g., forklifts, hoists, scissor lifts).\n\nAbility to work underground and at heights, with successful completion of related safety training.\n\nMay be required to legally operate a government vehicle.\n\nWork Arrangement:\nOnsite - This role is based full-time at the LBNF-DUNE site in Lead, South Dakota.\n\nBenefits/Perks: Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid time off • Life insurance • Short and Long-term disability insurance • Retirement benefits\nWhy Fermilab:\nFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.\nPre-Employment Screening:\nDrug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening\nFermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.\nHSPD-12\nIn accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.\nForeign Government Sponsored Activities\nFermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.\nREAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus\nFermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nFermilab is an equal opportunity employer. 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