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We Are:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
We are strategic risk takers, innovators, and collaborators. We are engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative professionals. We are over 2,000 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. Fermilab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 40 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most advanced particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park.
LOCATED IN LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA
A Lead Technician is sought to join Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Project team. The LBNF/DUNE Project is hosted by Fermilab in Batavia, IL, but includes participation from universities and laboratories from around the world. The project includes construction of a beamline and near detector at Fermilab and a large underground detector at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota. LBNF/DUNE project will design and construct one of the largest proposed neutrino experiments in the world over the next several years.
Summary of Responsibilities: Based on expertise, general experience, and/or academic study, provides on-site support for an area of assignment pertaining to the installation of project components. Lead technicians will provide comprehensive direction to a group of on-site technicians.
You Will:
- Work one mile underground, with rotating shifts, and potential night and weekend work. Shift differential would be paid for the second shift.
- Operate as the foreman who leads, trains and assists technicians in multidisciplinary teams as assigned. Set goals, assign projects and contribute to performance appraisals for assigned technicians.
- Assistance with Installation of all infrastructure equipment required for the construction of two neutrino detectors, includes working at heights, network, cabling, detector safety systems, communications, electronics racks, HVAC, etc.
- Track daily activity and provide comprehensive shift reports.
- Assist in creating daily and weekly work plans
- You are responsible for all detector component movement on the level and within the cleanroom and cryostat. This includes use of small overhead cranes, hoists, mechanical connections, trolleys, winches, forklifts, etc.
- Abide by and are responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and Laboratory policies, procedures and practices pertinent to this position, including generating Hazard Analysis, and enforcing safety rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
We Are Looking For
- Four or more years leading others in a medium to large scale construction environment, preferably in industrial or commercial projects.
- Strong knowledge in formalized work planning and scheduling
- Demonstrated technical and problem-solving skills
- Formal industry certifications in one or more; forklift, aerial lift, crane or overhead crane, rigging, welding,
- Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures
- Good interpersonal, communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with project, Fermilab, and stakeholder personnel.
- Strong analytical skills to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
- Ability to use MS Office and document management systems
- Ability to work independently.
- Trade specific skills or management experience thereof – Electrical, HVAC, controls and instrumentation, survey, welding, plumbing, ironworking, fabrication, etc.
1. Technical Knowledge:
- Rigging Equipment: Expertise in using various rigging tools and equipment such as hoists, winches, slings, and shackles.
- Cranes: Understanding of different types of cranes (e.g., overhead, mobile, tower) and their operation.
- Load Calculation: Ability to calculate load weights, rigging configurations, and determine the appropriate equipment.
2. Safety Compliance:
- Regulations: Knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices related to rigging and crane operations.
- Hazard Identification: Skills in identifying potential hazards and implementing safety measures to mitigate risks.
3. Leadership and Supervision:
- Team Coordination: Experience in leading and coordinating a team of riggers, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
- Training: Ability to train and mentor junior riggers and new team members.
4. Problem-Solving:
- Troubleshooting: Skills in diagnosing and solving issues that arise with rigging equipment or crane operations.
- Adaptability: Ability to adjust plans and techniques based on changing conditions or unexpected challenges.
5. Communication:
- Coordination: Effective communication with team members, crane operators, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
- Documentation: Skills in recording and reporting on rigging operations, safety inspections, and equipment maintenance.
Preferred Certifications (One or multiple preferred)
1. Certified Rigger (CR)
- Overview: Certification from organizations like the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) that verifies proficiency in rigging practices.
- Skills Covered: Load calculations, equipment inspection, and safe rigging techniques.
2. NCCCO Rigger Level I and Level II
- Overview: The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) offers these certifications for various levels of rigging expertise.
- Level I: Covers basic rigging knowledge and skills.
- Level II: Advanced rigging techniques, including complex load handling and problem-solving.
3. Crane Operator Certification
- Overview: While focused on crane operation, this certification is valuable for rigging leads to understand crane mechanics and operations.
- Certifying Body: NCCCO or similar organizations.
4. OSHA Rigging Certification
- Overview: Provides training on safety regulations and practices as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Focus: Compliance with OSHA standards and regulations related to rigging and lifting.
Physical Activity and Work Conditions
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching overhead.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at various heights.
- Tolerance for exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and precipitation.
- Capability to wear and operate required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
- Sufficient visual and manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment safely.
- Ability to work extended hours and varying shifts, as needed.
- Ability to work in underground environments, including tunnels and shafts, with limited natural light.
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.
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