Division Director - Cryogenics Division
Position Overview
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an outstanding candidate to lead the Cryogenics Division within the Accelerator Directorate (AD). The Cryogenics Division is responsible for the operation, engineering, maintenance, and continuous improvement of cryogenic systems supporting SLAC accelerator facilities, including the superconducting accelerator systems of the Linac Coherent Light Source II (LCLS-II).
About the Role
The Cryogenics Division Director manages the resources, budget, and activities associated with cryogenic operations and engineering, including cryoplant operations, maintenance planning, system reliability, engineering support, upgrades, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Responsibilities
Leading a complex technical organization responsible for cryogenic systems supporting accelerator operations and development programs
Ensuring reliable operation and operational readiness of the LCLS-II cryoplant and associated cryogenic infrastructure
Directing division resources, including staffing, budget, infrastructure, and maintenance activities, to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operations
Leading maintenance planning, lifecycle management, and operational reliability improvements for cryogenic systems, including spare parts planning and outage coordination
Promoting a culture of disciplined operations, operational readiness, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across cryogenic operations and engineering activities
Establishing and maintaining ES&H goals and objectives for the organization to ensure protection of personnel, the public, and the environment
Serving as a core member of the Accelerator Directorate senior management team and contributing to the operational and technical strategy of the Directorate and Laboratory
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related field and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in engineering, operations, technical infrastructure, or large technical programs
Demonstrated experience leading and managing a large, complex technical operations 24 by 7 involving multidisciplinary teams, significant infrastructure, and operational risk
Demonstrated experience leading and managing a large organization of technical and operations staff through subordinate managers, including success in attracting, developing, and retaining staff
Demonstrated experience defining and implementing engineering, maintenance, and operational best practices and processes
Demonstrated experience managing staff in matrixed organizations
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical and organizational issues and make sound decisions in a collaborative and respectful environment
Ability to establish effective working relationships across organizations and facilitate cross-functional efforts
Demonstrated strategic planning and organizational leadership capability
Demonstrated experience with large-scale cryogenic systems, industrial process systems, superconducting accelerator systems, or similarly complex technical infrastructure
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical staff and senior management
Preferred Requirements
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Engineering, Physics, or related field
Experience supporting the operation or development of large scientific or industrial facilities
Experience with superconducting accelerator systems or cryogenic plant operations
Experience with reliability engineering, maintenance strategy, and operational performance improvement
Formal training or experience in systems engineering or project management
Experience applying Conduct of Engineering principles in complex operational environments
Experience managing represented employees
Experience supporting DOE-funded projects or large infrastructure programs