NIF LASE Shift Leads
NIF LASE Shift Leads
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Job Description
We have multiple openings for NIF Lasers & Alignment Systems Engineering (LASE) Shift Leads. You will lead scope of work and provide advanced technical support for Power Conditioning System (PCS) / Plasma Electrodes Pockels Cells (PEPC) Beam Control Systems (BCS) Injection Laser Systems (ILS) shot operations and maintenance tasks serving as the team point of contact to support the National Ignition Facilitys (NIF). When not in the control room you will also develop test troubleshoot evaluate operate and maintain complex experimental research and prototype equipment within the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. NIF is a 24/7 operational facility and requires working 12hr shifts and weekends may also require working overtime to accomplish goals; some work will occur in Radiological environments. These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate.
In this role you will
- Lead shot and scheduled maintenance activities during the shift; provide oversight and guidance to the team for work execution on NIF and other LASE laboratories
- Prepare and work from instructional procedures to repair calibrate operate and maintain complex equipment and systems.
- Make recommendations in the development of complex laser systems operations and maintenance strategies.
- Perform maintenance and assist in developing test parameters troubleshooting and testing materials components or systems identifying problems and providing input on solutions to complex problems.
- Identify and analyze data providing solutions and alternate approaches to complex electronic high voltage or photonics problems using individual creativity and judgment independently under minimal supervision; prioritize and provide work and technical guidance to others checking for accuracy completeness and function.
- Independently deploy fabricate troubleshoot assemble and disassemble complex electronic high voltage or photonics components and systems including planning and selecting materials equipment and methods.
- Ensure Ops and Problem logs generated during shift are complete accurate and sent to appropriate personnel.
- Provide status updates to management on maintenance commissioning and operations activities performed by the team during the shift.
- Provide advanced Electronics and/or Laser ElectroOptics technical support to scientists engineers and highlevel technical personnel for laser and power conditioning systems
- Provide training guidance mentorship and leadership for earlier career members.
- Establish and maintain a documentation set for the operations team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Associate degree in engineering technology such as electronics or photonics or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Advanced technical skills knowledge and experience in electronic and/or photonics assembly including troubleshooting installation and maintenance in a large multibeam laser system in areas such as beam alignment cryogenic operations laser operations conventional or process utilities.
- Advanced technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines techniques and procedures.
- Experience interpreting and troubleshooting work involving fabrication assembly calibration testing repair and/or maintenance making recommendations and/or mentoring others.
- Advanced skills knowledge and abilities working with electronic circuits and systems.
- Advanced computer skills and knowledge of office software including word processing and spreadsheets necessary to produce supportive documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication feedback and presentation skills including experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience working in a largescale manufacturing or scientific research facility operations environment.
- Experience in safe work and business practices.
- Ability to have shift flexibility including working overtime shifts weekends and/or alternate work schedules as required to respond to facility needs.
Qualifications We Desire
- Qualified NIF PCS/PEPC/BCS/ILS operators.
- Qualified NIF DWTL.
Additional Information :
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Qlevel clearance. If you are selected we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Qlevel clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
