Argonne National Laboratory
Nuclear Science and Engineering
ExperimentalFacilityOperator
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“Experimental Facility Operator at Argonne National Laboratory. Skills: Experimental facility operation, Mechanical apparatus, Electronic apparatus, Liquid metal technology. Operate and maintain METL facility. Maintain liquid metal technology facilities”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot experimental systems; Troubleshoot sub-systems; Troubleshoot electronic apparatus; Troubleshoot mechanical apparatus; Troubleshoot plant/process equipment; Troubleshoot subsystems
Intermittent shift work, Background check, Government access authorization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Some experience with experimental design and operation including instrumentation specification, installation and operation, Some familiarity with industry standards and practices for electrical and/or mechanical systems, Knowledge of mechanical equipment (motors, pulleys, gears, pumps, valves, etc. ), Knowledge of thermal effects on materials and components (expansion, evaporation, etc. ), Operation of a personal computer, Must maintain knowledge and awareness of Laboratory policies and procedures, Skilled in oral and written communication, Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Nice to Have
Liquid metal technology expertise, Knowledge of metallurgy, Knowledge of heat transfer, Knowledge of fluid mechanics, Some LabVIEW/Eurotherm/industrial control experience
What You'll Do.
Operate and maintain METL facility
Maintain liquid metal technology facilities
Provide technical support for experimental work
Support research needs of R&D community
Fabricate electronic and mechanical apparatus
Repair electronic and mechanical apparatus
Purchase electronic and mechanical apparatus
Maintain electronic and mechanical apparatus
Assist in design of electronic systems
Assist in test of electronic systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Join a multi-disciplinary team; Work with design engineers; Work with test engineers; Work with fluids and thermal researchers; Work with experienced technicians; Support researchers located at Argonne; Support researchers in the U.S.; Support researchers internationally
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
The Nuclear Science and Engineering Division (NSE) at Argonne National Laboratory is looking for an Experimental Facility Operator. For this position we are seeking an entry level or near entry level electrical and/or mechanically inclined equipment operators to join our multi-disciplinary team that includes design engineers, test engineers, fluids and thermal researchers, and experienced technicians. The selected individual will, under supervision, design, build, test, operate and trouble-shoot cutting-edge experimental systems and sub-systems with a primary focus on the operations and maintenance of an intermediate-scale liquid metal technology facility called the Mechanisms Engineering Test Loop (METL) and other experimental systems. METL is an intermediate-scale liquid metal experimental facility whose purpose is to provide purified R-grade sodium to various experimental test vessels to test components that are required to operate in a prototypic advanced reactor environment. The METL facility will provide its services to researchers located at Argonne, in the U.S. and internationally. _Responsibilities include_ : * With limited supervision, follow written procedures to operate and maintain the METL facility and small and intermediate-scale liquid metal technology facilities. Provide technical support for experimental and programmatic work in the areas of mechanical, electromechanical, optical, fluid, controls, and electrical systems. Support the research needs of the R&D community who will be installing and testing components in METL. * With limited supervision, develop, fabricate, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, purchase, and maintain a variety of complex electronic and mechanical apparatus, plant/process equipment, and subsystems that support the METL facility and the experiments conducted in that facility. * With supervision, assist in the design and test electronic systems which typically consist of power supplies and controllers, data logging hardware, an
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