Accelerator Technician
Occupational Summary
Perform a variety of technical tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and installation of the accelerator equipment and hardware for the High Intensity Gamma-ray Source at TUNL.
Work Performed
Perform a variety of technical tasks related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the High Intensity Gamma-ray Source (HIGS) accelerators at TUNL. Independently operate electron beam accelerators, in a safe and reliable manner. Maintain Operation records and Logbooks. Understand how to start up and shut down the accelerator equipment. Act as the primary control person for radiation safety during operations, including entry into the target rooms and accelerator areas. Understand the setup and organization of the EPICS computer control system for the accelerators. Be able to use the accelerator control system to carry out all operation needs and troubleshoot accelerator problems. Perform machine troubleshooting: (1) Be able to locate and determine the source of a possible equipment failure, and restore the accelerator operation in case of a fixed issue; (2) Call up the physicist and/or engineer responsible for the failed system to determine the extent of the failure and to repair it or schedule the repair. (3) Communicate with users as necessary to let them know about the machine malfunction and the actions taken. Perform work required to reconfigure the FEL undulator magnets for new types of operation. This includes bolting and unbolting multiple large cables and heavy copper bus bar plates. Participate in and provide mechanical assistance to the regularly scheduled changes of the FEL undulators and FEL mirrors. Perform repairs on electronic equipment, including power supplies, process controllers, klystron modulators, RF generators, safety circuits, vacuum instrumentation, AC and DC power, and optics, using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and other test equipment and tools. Carry out semi-annual testing of the Personnel Protection System (PPS) using the supplied PPS Test procedure. Perform assigned tasks in the installation and maintenance of accelerator-related systems, including the deionized water (DI) water cooling system, other plumbing subsystems, and the lab compressed air system. Be able to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic equipment. Design and construct electronic circuitry using supplied circuit diagrams, layout drawings, and instructions. Provide technical assistance to faculty, students, and outside researchers as requested. Follow all TUNL and Duke Safety policies and procedures. Remain up-to-date on all required Safety Training. Demonstrate a consistent ability to work in a professional manner with all other staff in the lab, and with local and visiting researchers. The HIGS accelerators are operated on a shift schedule, day shift, evening shift, and for some weeks in a year night shift. Accelerator Technicians must be available to be scheduled for the required shifts. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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