Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician [Bargaining Unit]

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview

The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Light Source (SSRL), a directorate of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is a national user facility providing synchrotron radiation for research in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, material science, medicine, and physics. SSRL operates and maintains synchrotron radiation beam lines, a 3GeV electron storage ring (SPEAR3) and the associated injector facility. The SSRL Beam Line Systems Division is responsible for the design and construction of experimental stations, hardware upgrades, and mechanical maintenance of the SSRL beam lines and SPEAR3 accelerator components and sub-assemblies.

The SSRL Beam Line Systems Division seeks a Senior Science & Engineering Technician to directly support the development, assembly and installation of accelerator hardware. The Senior Science & Engineering Technician will demonstrate a sense of mechanical fabrication, construction/manufacturing knowledge and practical machine operation. A Senior Science & Engineering Electro-Mech Technician must be skilled in drawing interpretation, hardware installation, and demonstrate work safe/smart ethics and attention to detail.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support mechanical, electrical, and vacuum group members to ensure safe and effective installation and maintenance of SSRL and SPEAR components.
• Develop lift and material handling plans to ensure the safe handling of heavy loads during installation and maintenance activities.
• Working with forklifts and other lifting devices, ensuring that they are certified for use.
• Familiar with hardware, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic tools and components.
• Operate metal processing and welding machines to support accelerator projects.
• Operate hydrostatic and flow testing equipment as instructed.
• Serve as team member in the execution of mechanical maintenance and new mechanical system installation for the SSRL X-ray beam lines and SPEAR3 accelerator complex.
  
  

The duties listed in this section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job.They are not intended to provide a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Mechanical Technology/Fabrication or maintenance experience, or five years of relevant work experience.
• Applying maintenance and engineering principles /practices to perform technical services and support.
• Working in a laboratory or industrial environment and supporting apparatus such as motors, process pipping and mechanical structure.
• Background in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems associated with the installation and upkeep of an industrial, scientific, or equivalent facility.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to integrate work and be able to evaluate possible effects on mechanical systems.
• Support installation activities including the use of cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling devices.
• Follow preventative maintenance plans, technical notes, and assist with contingency planning.
• Knowledge in plumbing, precision tube bending, and tube/hydraulic hose fittings.
• Record keeping skills and an ability to monitor and support administrative and technical duties related to assigned work.
• Interpret and determine validity of data and check own work.
• Ability to interface and communicate with staff including technical, engineering, scientific, and students.
  
  

In addition, preferred requirements include experience in the following areas:

• Certificate of completion in Mechanical Technology/Mechanical Fabrication or maintenance related discipline
  
  

Certifications And Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-commercial C Class driver's license.
  
  

SLAC Employee Competencies

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences by presenting clear spoken or written messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to
  
  

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with SLAC & Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable SLAC & Stanford University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
• As a national laboratory, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
• Classification Title: Senior S&E Tech, Electro-Mech
• Pay range: A35 Grade: 6688
• Duration: Regular continuing
  
  

The expected pay range for this position is $49.88 (Step 1) - $60.28(Step 10) per hour.

Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.