Cryo-Mechanical Technician

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Accelerator Science & Technology (AS&T) Department develops transformative technology advances that will form the basis of next-generation particle sources and accelerators; supports user-driven research into the science and technology of accelerator and laser physics; and helps enable the deployment of new technologies for basic science, industry, medicine, and security applications. The AS&T Department is comprised of the Accelerator Facilities Division (AFD) and Superconducting Magnet Division (SMD). It is part of Brookhaven's Discovery Technologies Directorate, which aims to deliver cross-cutting technologies that support a range of scientific and national needs.

The Superconducting Magnet Division (SMD) designs, builds, and tests superconducting magnets for use in particle accelerators world-wide. The SMD also builds magnets for various other applications (e.g., Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage) and provides magnetic measurement services lab-wide.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Superconducting Magnet Division has an opening for a Cryo-Mechanical Technician. Working under the general guidance of a senior cryogenic technician, as well as on a team with experienced engineering staff, you will:
* Become fully proficient in the operation, control, and maintenance of aspects of the cryogenic facility and, after being fully trained, will work independently as a cryogenic test operator
* Handle operations of helium refrigeration systems and test cryostats
* Perform fabrication, installation, and general maintenance of cryogenic equipment, pumps, piping, valves, and cryostat
* Exercise independence in the performance of a wide variety of technical tasks and assignments

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general direction perform a wide variety of highly skilled and complex technical assignments, such as:
* Maintain helium liquefiers, water cooling towers and D&I water system
* Perform daily system checks and log data
* Perform maintenance and repairs on the cryogenic test facility
* Preparation of superconducting magnets for installation and testing in cryostats
* Work closely with scientific staff, engineers and other technical staff in the Superconducting Magnet Division

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus:
* A BS degree in a technical field or;
* A technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 4 years experience or;
* A technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 5 years relevant work experience or;
* 6 years relevant work experience
* 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 (LabVIEW knowledge useful)
* Good communications skills and the ability to work as part of a team
* Understanding of and ability to follow safety principles

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Requires high school diploma or equivalent, plus:
* A BS degree in a technical field and 2 years work experience, or;
* A technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 6 years experience or;
* A technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 7 years relevant work experience or;
* 8 years relevant work experience
* Experience with vacuum and leak detection
* Knowledgeable use of machine shop tools such as drill presses, band saws, lathes, and milling machines
* Understanding and capabilities to maintaining water tower cooling systems.
* Familiarity with one or more of the following:
* Industrial valves, relief valves, and burst disks systems, valve-actuators and preloading of valve stem, set-up, and calibration of valve positioners
* Rotating machinery and large motors, such as alignment of motors to pump/compressor
* Cryogenic systems and/or large pressurized gas handling systems
* General vacuum techniques and equipment associated with insulating vacuum systems for cryogenic applications
* Maintenance of industrial air compressors and drying systems
* Prepping piping for welding, working in a welding environment, handling and use of compressed gas bottles, and familiarity with associated regulators and pipe fitting types
* Training, education, and/or experience with precision mechanical operating systems including rebuilding pumps and compressors

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
* Ability to work a weekend shift, as needed
* Ability to lift 30 pounds, climb ladders and work on elevated platforms
* Ability to safely use machine tools such as drill presses, band saws, lathes, and milling machines
* Ability to work in a noisy environment with proper PPE

Other Information:
* A valid US Drivers' license is required
* US work visa sponsorship for this position is not available
* Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $72050 - $90000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.