Research Engineer (Cryogenic and Tritium Facility Manager)

University of Rochester:

Office of the

Provost:

Academic Center:

LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

• Salary Range or Pay Grade
• 90,000-175,000
• Description

• POSITION SUMMARY

• The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research in science and technology focusing on using lasers to initiate high energy density physics.

LLE is currently seeking to hire a Research Engineer to serve as the Cryogenic and Tritium Facility Manager to oversee the target production capabilities and operational team for OMEGA cryogenic and tritium targets. Candidate will be expected to analyze system configurations for feasibility and system safety, monitor facility performance, and optimize facility utilization. Work closely with engineering resources to define and implement new systems, upgrades to systems, or troubleshoot operational issues.

• Essential Functions:

• + The C&TF manager is responsible for the team of individual performing fill, handling, manipulation, and delivery of all tritium filled targets at LLE + Complete training for essential operational roles and maintain proficiency in C&TF roles + Complete Radiation Safety training and complete refresher training annually.

Oversee all radiological activities and track compliance with regulations. Complete reports and work with the LLE radiation safety officer to ensure safe operations + Analyze proposed target requirements for system safety, feasibility, and efficiency. Formulate work plans to achieve target requirements on schedule. + Manage team of engineers and technicians to manage a tritium fill station, tritium recovery systems, and cryogenic target carts. Maintain training standards for each role, provide training, and assign proficient personnel to watchbill as needed to carry out opertions + Monitor / analyze existing and develop new performance metrics focused on maximizing facility availability, efficiency, and effectiveness. + Manage facility enhancement projects. + Prepare reports and presentations communicating current system status, performance, and capability. Attend appropriate professional conferences and present current LLE accomplishments to the community. + Oversee system maintenance program. Ensure periodic maintenance work is completed to specification and report semi-annually on status. Ensure that spare inventory is adequate to ensure minimal interruptions to operation. + Author and review procedures for operations and maintenance. + Interface with principal investigators awarded shot time and other members of the scientific community in support of targets for experimental campaigns. + Investigate off-normal operational issues and issue appropriate action items to prevent recurrence. When necessary, formalize report per LLE instruction + Prepare annual budgetary estimates and manage purchasing to stay within budgetary constraints.

• Qualifications

• Required:

• + B.S. Degree in Nuclear Physics, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, or other Engineering discipline and 7 years of applicable experience or equivalent combination of skills and work experience. M.S. Preferred + Proficient with MSOffice Suite

• Preferred:

• + Experience in complex plant shift operations, for example power plant or microprocessor fab facility + Experience with tritium containment systems, chemical isotope separation, and radiological principles + Experience working in a team or leading a team + Experience in a high complexity and fast paced multi shift production environment + Demonstrated strong communication skills suitable for working in a team-based environment + Demonstrated track record of high reliability and attention to detail •Application Instructions•+ a cover letter; + a curriculum vitae and a list of publications; + at least two letters of recommendation

SALARY RANGE

$90,000 to $175,000 Annually The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates are set within the job's compensation range, and determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

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