Process Controls Technician II

The expected hiring range for this position is

$24.59-$31.78.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

Fermilab’s Particle Physics’ Division is seeking a highly skilled Process Controls Technician II to join our team. This role involves fabricating, installing, testing, and maintaining a wide variety of process control systems and instrumentation for Laboratory projects. The successful candidate will work with technical diagrams, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

What your day-to-day as a Process Controls Technician II at Fermilab will look like:

• Fabricates, installs, tests, and maintains process control systems and instrumentation for Laboratory projects using drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Assists in the construction and assembly of experimental and support equipment; prepares and tests equipment for operation.
• Updates system documentation and produces reports as assigned.
• Provides technical support and maintenance for instrumentation and equipment, troubleshooting and repairing issues as needed.
• Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned areas, including generating hazard analyses and performing ES&H duties.
• Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assists in the implementation and design of process controls equipment and systems; may contribute to design and development efforts.
• Ensures all work adheres to environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Performs occasional snow removal work with appropriate equipment when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• High School diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 3 years of extensive related experience or up to 1 year of DOE laboratory experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical technology concepts, practices, and procedures, either through academic study or extensive experience relevant to assigned tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.
  
  

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
  
  

Benefits/Perks:

• Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
  
  

Why Fermilab:

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factors.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus

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If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next:

We’ll be in touch! If you are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.