Vacuum Systems Technician II

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter. Salary Range: $58,200 - $92,000 (Tech II) What your job will be like: As a member of the SRF Operations Department, the vacuum systems technician will provide lab wide technical support for the maintenance and operation of all vacuum related systems and equipment. This includes both warm (room temperature) and cold (cryogenic temperature) systems. The candidate will utilize their education, experience and expertise in mechanical installation and vacuum systems to support installation, maintenance, and leak detection activities in the Accelerator, Experimental Halls, and other sites and projects. Build assemblies in support of vacuum systems preventive maintenance and development of vacuum related systems. The operation and functionality of vacuum systems along the miles of beamlines contained within the accelerator complex and experimental halls are constantly monitored to ensure timely preventive maintenance or repair.In this job you will: Troubleshoot, repair, install, and pump-down vacuum and related components and systems lab wide. Maintain, repair, and rebuild all vacuum equipment such as vacuum pumps, valves, and instrumentation to support vacuum systems lab wide. Provide helium leak checking, utilizing mass spectrometers and RGA’s, and pressure test support lab wide. Monitor performance and functionality of vacuum systems with help of the JLab control system. Maintain all related quality control documentation of leak checks, pressure tests, and equipment maintenance. Maintain the vacuum spare parts inventory. Operate fork lifts, cranes, and manlifts; work at height; work in radiation controlled areas. Experience Required: 5 or more years relevant experience Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience and Education Exchange Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Able to provide input to schedule development. Identifies conflicts and develops solutions. Knowledge of theory, design, and techniques used at component and system levels. Team oriented with strong collaboration and relationship building skills. Effective interpersonal skills, both oral and written. About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements

(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,

mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or contact Human Resources by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.