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Lead Accelerator System Safety Engineer

Employer
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Location
Berkeley, California (US)
Salary
Competitive
Posting live until
17 Dec 2021

Job Details

Organization: EG-Engineering

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL, https://www.lbl.gov/) Engineering Division has an opening for a Lead Accelerator System Safety Engineer to join the team.

As the LBNL Interlocks Subject Matter Exper, you will lead and maintain Berkeley Lab's Safety Interlock program. This position will be partially matrixed to the Advanced Light Source Upgrade project (ALS-U) Division where you’ll be the Technical Lead overseeing the full system life cycle and analyzing and designing Safety Instrumented Systems for both ionizing and non-ionizing prompt radiation. You will have oversight responsibility for the design of the safety systems of the Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator, the 88-Inch Cyclotron, the ALS/ALS-U and other radiation generating facilities and systems at LBNL.

Additionally, participate in R&D activities developing active interlock systems and systems for complex scientific facilities and instruments. 

Independently plan and complete small projects and/or contribute to large projects. Work is intellectual, non-routine, and requires judgment and decision making. The System Safety Engineer will direct the efforts of Engineers, Associate Engineers and Technicians in addition to collaborating with Engineers and Scientists within LBNL, DOE labs, and the international accelerator community. This position reports to the ALS Electrical Engineering and Controls Lead at ALS.

This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs; and skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. 

What You Will Do:

• Lead and contribute to the development of safety systems for the ALS-U project, including the study of codes of federal, state and local regulations, DOE orders, LBNL policies and procedures.

• Generate system requirements and specifications following the safety lifecycle process, collaborating with the Radiation Protection Group.

• Lead and contribute to the development of innovative solutions in the safety systems for existing and future particle accelerators.

• Oversee engineering effort for the fail-safe design of beam loss or radiation sensing electronics.

• Design and program analog and digital circuits at a system and component level, including drawing formal electrical and electronic schematics and wiring diagrams of new systems as well as upgrading existing relay based systems.

• Design and program SIL rated PLC-based controllers.

• Define, implement, and execute reliability and qualification tests. Design electronic test benches; perform safety and reliability analysis and tests, and develop documentation.

• Develop engineering requirements and specifications, create and review procedures and user manuals.

• Integrate systems, perform reliability and failure data analysis and oversee installations.

• Generate test procedures and work with a team to field-certify installed systems.

• Assist quality assurance with qualification and corrective action activities.

• Interface with field support and other technical entities to resolve quality and reliability issues.

• Interface with vendors/subcontractors, including oversight of outsourced project scope, schedule, risks, resources and quality of work.

• Collaborate with engineers and scientists. Direct the work of other coordinators, designers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.

• Support projects with cost estimates, budgets, schedules and procurement of key components.

• Maintain compliance with applicable LBNL policies and standards (Engineering Process, Electrical Equipment Inspection Program, Safety Software Quality Assurance, safety protocols, respectful workplace, etc.).

• Contribute to the development of the department’s mission and committed to achieving it in a safe and respectful manner, in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

What is Required:

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or related field with 8 or more years of system safety design engineering experience.

• Or a higher degree in electrical engineering or related field with 6 or more years of system safety design engineering experience.

• Or 10 or more years of direct system safety design engineering experience.

• Experience in: reliability/safety analysis techniques (HAZOP, LOPA); Safety Life Cycle; Systems Engineering

• In-depth knowledge of electronic circuits with experience in design, development, or manufacturing of analog and digital circuits. Proficiency in common software CAD tools for schematic entry.

• Demonstrated ability to program SIL rated PLC-based systems in ladder logic or other languages.

• Experience with technical writing and preparation of formal reports and user manuals.

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently as part of a collaborative team, lead, plan and organize projects, meet scheduled commitments on time.

• Ability to lead the technical efforts of subordinates and peers (technicians, engineering associates, and engineers).

• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and lift 20 lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience as Safety System Engineer at a particle-accelerator facility and/or DOE national laboratories

• Experience in project management including the use of software tools such as Microsoft Project (or equivalent) and the ability to develop and manage time-phased budgets.

• Experience with contracts management, from the development of statements of work, to the support of the contracting phase through procurement, as well as the monitoring and tracking of the technical work execution of the resulting contracts.

• Proven track record in taking initiative on projects, using analytical skills, and working with minimal supervision; extreme attention to details.

• Highly organized, good interpersonal skills and strong communication skills, both oral and written. Familiarity with international safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 - ISA/ANSI 84.01).

• Member of any of the following organizations: The International System Safety Society, The American Society of Safety Engineers or Board of Certified Safety Engineers

Notes:

• This is a full time career-track term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years and that may be converted to career based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.

• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

How To Apply

Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=213153 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Based on University of California Policy - SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program and U.S Federal Government requirements, Berkeley Lab requires that all members of our community obtain the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible. As a condition of employment at Berkeley Lab, all Covered Individuals must Participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program by providing proof of Full Vaccination or submitting a request for Exception or Deferral. Visit covid.lbl.gov for more information.

Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/ideaberkeleylab/) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information Links:

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