MSAT II, Accelerator Support

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate safety and quality issues raised by customers or staff in a timely manner.
• Support the execution of maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, and upgrade project work for accelerators and associated support systems.
• Support the management of spare parts for the accelerators and associated support systems.
• Develop and author preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for accelerator and supporting systems/equipment.
• Ensure procedures and work instructions comply with all appropriate safety regulations.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to effectively transfer and maintain processes in the facility.
• Support the evaluation of existing manufacturing processes and maintenance strategies and identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.
• Monitor, trend, analyze, and track performance data of the accelerators and associated support systems.
• Report and document interventions and actions undertaken with the required level of details and accuracy.
• Support the development of and provide technical service training for Accelerator Operators and other support personnel.
• Support the investigation of risk assessments, gap analysis, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs including determination of product or process impact, root-cause analysis, and corrective action identification.

Early Development

After 3 months you will:

• Achieve Accelerator System Qualification: Complete all required site, radiation safety, GMP, quality, and equipment training.
• Demonstrate understanding of accelerator theory of operation and supporting systems (vacuum, cooling water, RF, high voltage, pneumatic systems).
• Successfully qualify for independent access to accelerator support activities under supervision.
• Become Proficient in Routine Maintenance Activities: Participate in and execute scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on at least one accelerator system.
• Demonstrate proper use of diagnostic equipment such as DVMs, oscilloscopes, and leak-detection equipment.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Develop Troubleshooting Competency: Support troubleshooting and repair of at least 3-5 equipment or system issues.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and system documentation.
• Contribute to root-cause identification and corrective actions for equipment performance issues.
• Establish Operational and Cross-Functional Relationships: Build working relationships with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Radiation Safety, and Maintenance personnel.
• Participate in shift support and on-floor technical support activities.
• Demonstrate effective communication of safety, quality, and equipment status issues.

After 6 months you will:

• Perform Independent Maintenance and Repair Support: Independently execute routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on assigned accelerator systems.
• Serve as a reliable technical resource for manufacturing operations during equipment events.
• Successfully support on-call or standby activities as qualified.
• Improve Preventive Maintenance Program: Identify and implement at least one improvement to preventative maintenance procedures or troubleshooting guides.
• Update documentation to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, or technician efficiency.
• Utilize Equipment Performance Data to Drive Reliability: Monitor and trend key accelerator and support system performance metrics.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Present findings and improvement recommendations to the MS&T Nuclear Engineering team.
• Lead or Co-Lead a Reliability or Upgrade Project: Take ownership of a small equipment improvement, spare-parts optimization, commissioning, or system upgrade project.
• Deliver measurable impact to equipment uptime, risk reduction, maintenance efficiency, or cost reduction.
• Demonstrate ability to work cross-functionally through project completion.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM field and minimum three (3) years of relevant progressive experience within a highly regulated environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant military experience will also be considered.

• Knowledge and experience with the operation of an accelerator, nuclear reactor, or other radiation-producing devices.
• Ability to understand the detailed theory of operation for most accelerator systems.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Working knowledge of various troubleshooting/analysis tools.
• Proficient use of diagnostic instrumentation and equipment such as DVMs, Oscilloscopes, Micrometers, etc.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in a relevant STEM field and minimum two (2) years of relevant progressive experience within a highly regulated environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in radiopharmaceutical production.
• Experience working with accelerators and associated support systems, including electronic equipment, electro-pneumatic systems, high vacuum systems, deionized chilled water systems, high voltage, target, and high-power RF systems.
• Experience working with helium and ultrasonic leak test equipment.