Radiation Protection Instrumentation Calibration Technician [Bargaining Unit]

Position overview:

The Radiation Protection (RP) Department, a department within the ESH Division of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, provides radiation safety and oversight services at SLAC. The RP Instrumentation Program supports the RP Department by maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting and developing radiation protection instrumentation. The Instrumentation Group provides services for more than 450 radiation detection instruments which include hand-held portables, fixed, mobile and laboratory equipment.

The RP Department is seeking a Lead Radiation Protection Instrument Calibration Technician to join its Instrumentation team. This role involves maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing radiation protection instruments, including handheld, fixed, mobile, and lab-based detection equipment. The ideal candidate should have expertise in calibrating instruments with radioactive sources, interpreting hardware/software manuals, and following operational procedures. Strong work ethics, attention to detail, and advanced skills in electronic hardware troubleshooting and maintenance are essential for success in this position.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Calibrate, test, evaluate, and maintain fixed and portable alpha, beta, neutron, and photon radiation protection instruments.
• Operate calibration laboratory facilities using radioactive sources for dose rate, radioactivity, and field calibrations.
• Detect and correct measurement discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accurate computerized calibration records and documentation.
• Disassemble and inspect instruments using hand tools to identify defects.
• Use precision mechanical and electrical testing instruments to verify parts meet specifications.
• Safely handle radioactive check sources for instrumentation source checks.
• Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment, including pulsers, high voltage probes, digital multimeters, thermometers, and barometers.
• Operate software that interfaces with remote and locally attached instruments and hardware.
• Manage inventory of hardware, spare components, and necessary supplies for calibration, maintenance, and repairs.
• Lead or assist in field instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Ship and receive instrumentation for external calibration and perform acceptance testing upon return.
• Schedule calibration, service, and maintenance for instruments under service contracts or warranties.
• Perform Electrical Equipment Inspection Program (EEIP) testing for new equipment.
• Maintain current training, including radiation worker certification.
• Provide practical instrumentation training to SLAC workers and users.
• Collaborate with team members, health physicists, and radiological control technicians.
• Follow assigned schedules, track work progress, and complete required documentation and database entries.

The duties listed in this section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, including radiation measurement and radioactive source handling
• At least 1 year as a qualified Radiation Control Technician or Health Physics Technician.
• Associate degree or certificate in Electromechanical Technology/Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing circuit boards using voltmeters and oscilloscopes
• Hands-on experience calibrating radiological instruments with radiation or radioactive sources, and apply radiation safety, measurement, and radioisotope handling principles.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as high voltage/low-current power supplies, pulse generators, and personal computers.
• Knowledge of radiation detection principles, technologies, and quality standards for test and measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with serial data communications, CAD software, and 3D printers for calibration fixture design and fabrication.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Develop preventative maintenance plans, technical notes, and assist with contingency planning.
• Schedule, plan, and review work while assessing impacts on mechanical/electronic systems.
• Interpret and validate data with a strong attention to detail.
• Maintain accurate records and support administrative and technical duties related to research studies and engineering projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong team player with the ability to mentor, train, and work effectively with a diverse staff.
• Ability to interface with technical/scientific personnel, students, faculty, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical liaison to ensure accurate and timely transfer of information.

SLAC employee competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.

Physical requirements and Working conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

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• Classification Title: Prin. S&E Tech Electro-Mech
• Pay range: A41 Grade: 6612
• Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $55.19 (Step 1) - $66.91 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.