TRIUMF
Particle Accelerator Centre
AcceleratorOperator
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“Accelerator Operator at TRIUMF. Skills: Accelerator operation, System monitoring, Fault identification. Operate and monitor accelerator systems. Respond to alarms”
What You'll Achieve.
Safely deliver particle beams; Reliably deliver particle beams; Timely deliver particle beams
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Critical thinking under pressure
Rotating shift schedule, Designated as TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Undergraduate degree or diploma in a STEM discipline, Interpersonal communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills, Problem-solving skills, Critical thinking under pressure, High level of safety awareness, Ability to multitask, Ability to react to changes in priority, Curiosity, Desire to learn new things
Nice to Have
Customer service experience, Basic knowledge of programming, Basic knowledge of computer systems, Previous shift work experience, Hands-on mechanical skills, Hands-on electrical skills
What You'll Do.
Operate and monitor accelerator systems
Identify and troubleshoot faults
Assist with emergency response
Maintain site security protocols
Mitigate radiation hazards
Communicate with researchers
Communicate with engineers
Communicate with support staff
Document shift activities
Produce statistical records
Author operational procedures
Edit operational procedures
Coordinate accelerator maintenance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with researchers; Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with support staff; Collaborate with other operators; Collaborate with various groups
Communication Scope
Interpersonal communication skills; Verbal communication skills; Written communication skills
Full Job Description
Discover [TRIUMF](http://www.triumf.ca/), Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation. Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all. TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world. **Join Our Team at TRIUMF!** TRIUMF is home to an impressive accelerator complex, including the 520 MeV Cyclotron, Electron Linear Accelerator (E-LINAC), TRIUMF Isotope Separator and Accelerator (ISAC) facility, Advanced Rare IsotopE Laboratory (ARIEL), TR13, and TR24 cyclotrons. We are seeking an entry-level accelerator operator to join our diverse team in the control room. At TRIUMF, you'll participate in exciting projects and collaborate with leading institutions and researchers. We offer a dynamic work environment that encourages continuous learning. As our accelerators operate 24/7, the individual in this role will work on a rotating shift schedule. **Responsibilities** Key responsibilities of our operators include: * Operating and monitoring accelerator systems in a fast-paced control room environment to safely, reliably, and timely deliver particle beams to experiments. * Responding to alarms from ancillary systems, including electro-mechanical devices, cooling services, vacuum equipment, power supplies, and computer controls. * Identifying and troubleshooting accelerator system faults. * Assisting with
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