Mechanical Technician Job in TRIUMF, Canada

Job Description

Discover TRIUMF, 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.

Central to the success of TRIUMF are a number of accelerators including two SRF linacs: a SRF QWR heavy ion linac and an SRF 1.3GHz electron linac. TRIUMF’s RF Department is responsible for maintaining and providing services for all the radio frequency systems of the TRIUMF accelerators. The systems range in frequency from 5 MHz to 1300 MHz and in power from a few watts to hundreds of kilowatts. The RF Department personnel are also involved in development programs in superconducting rf, high level rf and rf controls both in the support of local infrastructure as well as external collaborative projects. Presently TRIUMF is engaged in the development and production of five crab cavity cryomodules for the Hi-Lumi project at CERN.

Local infrastructure to support the SRF developments includes a clean room, test area with multiple cryostats, HPWR and chemical etching treatment facilities, an rf induction heat treatment furnace as well as an experienced technical support team.

The TRIUMF RF Department is looking to hire someone to assist in supporting technical activities within the LLRF group, taking on an evolving role with opportunities for growth and contribution.

General

• Provides technical support for maintenance, troubleshooting, break fix, upgrades or projects
• Work can include
• Completion of hardware assemblies under the guidance of a senior mentor.
• Completion of specialized cleaning and processing of hardware under the guidance of a senior mentor
• Documentation of tasks to support group records

Specific

• Constructing and maintaining the LLRF controllers for the TRIUMF rf systems
• Troubleshooting/replacing computer systems supporting LLRF systems
• Provides moderately complex technical support for the on-line LLRF systems on site

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• No Supervisory responsibilities
• May provide guidance and assistance to entry level technicians

The position requires:

• demonstration of a technical aptitude
• Good understanding of computers
• Electronic skills including knowledge of PCB design, construction and testing
• Hands on mechanical skills
• Machining and fabrication skills would be an asset
• the ability to follow standard procedures while working on problems of moderate scope
• the ability to apply defined practices and procedures in analysis of situation or data
• ability to exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions and obtain solutions
• ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• probe and listen carefully; present information clearly and in an appropriate style’ make technical information clear; persuades others in straightforward situations

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER (NEW):

Some work will require access to exclusion areas where there are activated components. The position requires the incumbent to be trained as a NEW. This is required to access and work in areas that are limited to NEWs, as well as for planning and conducting work in radiation environments. TRIUMF will provide this training for the successful candidate.

EXPERIENCE

• Technical diploma in electrical or mechanical technology
• 1 – 4 years of related experience, or equivalent.
• General knowledge in computer technologies is expected.
• Requires broad knowledge in technical area of expertise including practises and approaches relevant to providing technical support to the LLRF group – PCB boards, computers, controller assembly