Florida State University Hiring for Technical Research Designer at Tallahassee, FL Full Time

Job Title: Technical Research Designer
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 56456
Department

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL)

Responsibilities

The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory’s DC Field Facility (DCFF) at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking a candidate to fill a Control Room/Plant Operator position in our DCFF Control Room, which is part of our multi-disciplinary Instrumentation and Operations team. The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of control room operators, technicians, engineers, and scientists in the operation and maintenance of the DC Field Facility’s plant and electrical infrastructure in support of scientific user magnet operations.

In particular, the Instrumentation Team of the DCFF maintains and operates several high-field, world-record resistive, superconducting and hybrid magnet systems, along with four 14 megawatt DC power supplies, an industrial scale cooling water system and cryogenics plant with high reliability and operational uptime. The Control Room Team supports water-cooled magnet operations approximately 42 weeks per year (21-hours/5-days/week) and via an on-call schedule during weekends, holidays, and other non-operations times. The Control Room Team also performs maintenance, calibration, and programming tasks to maintain and enhance our facility, participates in facility shutdown work for about 6-8 weeks per year, and actively participates in the implementation and improvement of our safety program.

The DC Field Facility serves a diverse group of scientific users in a rapidly expanding range of scientific applications and suite of technology and equipment. Hence, continued personal development, acquiring new skills, as well as constantly evaluating our existing systems, workflows and policies is part of the personnel’s daily work. Work in the Control Room, in the industrial plant, around high-power equipment is part of this job, as well as extensive training and adherence to industry safety practices and standards.

Tasks of the successful candidate include but are not limited to:
• Overview: Manage and operate facility equipment and systems in support of the NHMFL’s DCFF high magnetic field user program. Interact with and assist users, research faculty, technicians and other NHMFL staff on the operation and maintenance of the facility.
• Coordinate with the City of Tallahassee’s Electrical Distribution Control Room with regards to facility operations and power levels. Monitor and safely operate facility equipment and systems. Take the proper corrective actions in response to alarms or other indications of abnormal equipment operation. Maintain the Resistive Magnet Protection Systems.
• Provide training to users and staff on safe magnet operations, safe overhead crane operations and other safety procedures as necessary. Coordinate, prepare and issue Lock, Tag, Verify clearances for facility maintenance and repair in accordance with NHMFL safety policies and procedures. Work with other NHMFL personnel in the evaluation and development of safety policies and procedures. Exercise skilled independent judgement in handling facility operations as well as unexpected or emergency situations.
• Assist facility engineers, staff, and scientists with the development of preventative maintenance programs and procedures. Assist facility engineers and staff in tracking the performance and characteristics of the water-cooled magnets.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; or a high school diploma/equivalency and four years of experience.
(Note: a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to four years.)

Candidates should have a background in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a customer service-oriented role.
Ability to safely operate equipment operate machinery, tools, equipment, and materials used in area of work.
Adherence to safety practices and policies and the willingness to support and enhance the high-level safety culture of the organization are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred but not required, and alternative combinations of relevant (trades) education and experience will be considered. Knowledge and skills related to the operation, the maintenance, the troubleshooting, and the hands-on repair of industrial process equipment and the programming of equipment controls systems (i.e., familiarity with distributed controls systems, PLCs, etc.) are preferred.

Other Information

The National MagLab is operated for the National Science Foundation by a collaboration of institutions comprising Florida State University, the University of Florida, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) MagLab is the world’s premier magnet laboratory with state-of-the-art high magnetic field facilities and has a history in development and application of ultra-high field NMR and MRI/S magnets and instrumentation. The NHMFL is an NSF-funded user facility that operates the world’s most powerful electromagnets at Florida State University, the University of Florida and Los Alamos National Lab, including 45 T DC and 35.2 T (1.5 GHz) NMR magnets, and DNP spectrometers currently operating up to 14.1 T / 600 MHz / 395 GHz. Present projects include development of a 40 T all-superconducting magnet. Our long-term plan includes development of 30 T NMR magnets, neutron scattering magnets, and resistive-superconducting hybrid magnets up to 60 T.

Contact Info

For additional information, please contact Ms. Bettina Roberson at [email protected]

University Information

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans’ Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans’ Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans’ Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans’ Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position encompasses shift work and on-call duties.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

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