Control Room Accelerator Specialist

Overview:

We are seeking a Control Room Accelerator Specialist who will focus on the safe and efficient operation of all Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) accelerator systems. This positionresidesin the Accelerator Operations Group in the Operations, Integration, and Maintenance section of the Research Accelerator Division (RAD) within the Neutron Sciences DirectorateatOak Ridge National Laboratory(ORNL).

As part of our research team, you willbe responsible forthe safe and efficient operation of all SNS accelerator systems, including adherence to the SNS Operations Procedures Manual.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Safelyoperatesthe SNS 1.3 GeV superconducting linear proton accelerator and associated subsystems to enable theNScDneutron scattering science program.

• Participates in accelerator operations support activities, including troubleshooting,supportinginstallation,maintenanceand upgrades to accelerator subsystems, supporting beam development activities, and developing accelerator control system programs.

• Understands, adheres to, and communicates to others relevant portions of the SNS OperationsProcedures Manual.

• Communicates,follows, andmaintainsan understanding of, environment, safety, health, and quality (ESH&Q) requirements.

• Maintains certification as a qualified accelerator specialist.

• May provide work direction to technicians during troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair cycles.

• During extended maintenance outages, communicates the machine status to the Plan of the Day meeting audience and serves as the on-site safety coordinator during off-hour operations.

• Work 12-hour shifts on a year-round, rotating schedule (includes day and night shifts).

• Respond to emergencies ina timelymanner.

• Must successfully complete the SNS Control Room Accelerator Specialist Training Program within a year and remain certified thereafter.

• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional - Walking, standing, reaching both high and low levels

• Frequent - Speaking clearly, seeing near and far, color vision, and hearing - conversation and auditory alarms

• Constant - Sitting and finger movement

• Occasionally personnel protective equipment (PPE) will berequiredwhen making tours of the facility or whenoperatingelectrical breakers and disconnect switches. The PPE can be any orall ofthe following - Eye and hearing protection, covering for the head, arms, hands, fingers, fullbodyand skin protection.

Basic Qualifications:

• AnASdegreein physics, engineering, or other technical fieldwith at least 2 years of relatedexperienceor a bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.An equivalent combination of education and experience maybe consideredin lieu ofdegree (example: related training such as the Naval Nuclear Power Program).

• Ability to work with a team of engineers,scientists, technicians, operators, and crafts.

• Abilityto work 12-hour shifts on a year-round, rotating schedule (includes day and night shifts) and respond to emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oneor more years of experience with a particle accelerator, large physicsexperimentor equivalent system.

• Experience in developing proceduresand training modules.

• Experience in programming, scripts, and version control in a UNIX environment.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL: