Technician II-Sr. (Active SkillBridge) 3-year Term Position
Fermilab · Lead, SD · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$25.72–$31.37/hrFull-time
About the role
We are preparing to hire multiple skilled positions around August or September 2025, offering a three-year term with potential for renewal. These positions will involve shift work (including night and weekend shifts).
Responsibilities
- Hands-on Construction: Utilize hand tools, heavy machinery, and specialized equipment to assist in the installation and maintenance of critical structural components deep underground.
- Underground Operations: Work one mile underground, assisting in the installation of complex detector systems, including cabling, safety systems, and communications infrastructure.
- Heavy Machinery Operation: Operate cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery to move large components within cleanroom and cryostat areas.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other technicians, engineers, and researchers in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Use your construction background to assist with testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems, ensuring that everything operates smoothly in this challenging environment.
- Safety and Compliance: Adhere to strict safety regulations in all aspects of your work, ensuring a secure working environment for yourself and your teammates.
- Mentoring and Training: Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians, contributing to the development of a strong, collaborative team.
Requirements
- Minimum Criteria: Industrial/Commercial Construction Experience: Previous hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery in an industrial or commercial construction environment.
- Advanced Criteria: Mechanical and Electrical Know-How: Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems with the ability to adapt your skills to the scientific environment.
- Problem Solvers: Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues that arise in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
- Safety-Focused: Experience adhering to strict safety standards and protocols in challenging environments, especially when working with heavy machinery and at heights.
- Willingness to Learn: A commitment to learning about the science behind the project and adapting your skills to meet the needs of the LBNF/DUNE Project.