Electrical, Instrumentation, & Controls (EI&C) Technician

Requisition Id 12248 

 

Overview:  

The Enrichment Systems Engineering Section within the Enrichment Science and Engineering Division (ESED) is seeking a LabVIEW Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) Technician for the EI&C Engineering (EICE) Group. In this group, we are focused on research & development (R&D) of hardware and software solutions for various enrichment systems that strengthen Oak Ridge National Laboratory's leadership in isotope production and enrichment technology innovation.

 

ESED serves the nation in two critical areas: advancing enrichment technologies and exploring stable isotope production and applications. The division leverages an elite staff of scientists and engineers with the world-leading capabilities of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to deliver groundbreaking advancements with a variety of applications, from national security to life-saving medical treatments.

 

ESED is the national steward for the research, development, and demonstration of gas centrifuge technology. Furthermore, ESED continues to expand the nation’s stable isotope portfolio by advancing electromagnetic isotope separation technology.  Beyond advancing current technology, the division is also exploring new ways to enrich stable and radioactive isotopes. The successful candidate will support the design, fabrication, and integration of I&C components of ESED enrichment systems to ensure ORNL meets the nation’s need for these vital materials and technology.  

 

Purpose:  

Provide technical support for a variety of technical projects, programs, or operations consistent with ORNL’s aspiration to be the world’s premier R&D institution and ORNL’s science culture. Work with EICE technical staff to design, build, integrate, and commission solutions to support I&C systems that are deployed for the advancement of enrichment technologies and isotope production. Establish capabilities that enable programs to excel at the forefront of technical professional expertise; work to solve technical challenges; perform work consistent with ORNL’s Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) requirements, Safeguards and Security, and business rules.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Work with EICE technical professionals to design, develop, integrate, and commission hardware and/or software solutions for a variety of I&C systems for process control applications.
• Develop and review technical documentation such as panel layouts, electrical wiring schematics, test plans, and process instrumentation. 
• Fabricate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment including electrical cabinets, panels, PLCs, circuit boards, and industrial sensor/transducer technologies. 
• Evaluate specifications and select electrical hardware components required for PLC based monitoring and control system designs.
• Collaborate with EI&C group leader, project technical leads, and other ESED/EICE technical staff to establish requirements for executing work in compliance with ESED quality assurance program policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks, efficiently execute work scope, and demonstrate competency in all relevant equipment and procedures.  
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate across technical disciplines and cross-functional teams to develop solutions for meeting project deliverables.
• Participate in continuous learning, professional development, training, and process improvement activities.
• As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct. Our full code of conduct, and a statement by the Lab Director's office can be found here: https://www.ornl.gov/content/research-integrity

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or related technical discipline, and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience creating electrical drawings, schematics, and BOMs using CAD software programs.
• Capable of evaluating, selecting, and sizing electrical components for I&C systems.
• Experience integrating, programming, and/or troubleshooting PLC based control solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build electrical panels and assemble circuit boards following electrical schematics, industrial standards, and safe work practices. 
• Maintenance and troubleshooting experience with low-voltage control signals, AC/DC power distribution, common industrial instrumentation, and feedback control equipment. 
• Experience using M&TE such as DMMs, function generators, and programmable power supplies.
• Experience developing and/or executing test plans and procedures for industrial I&C systems.
• Self-starter, good i