Technical Research Designer, Level I (Control Room - NHMFL)

Employer: Florida State University
Location: Tallahassee, FL

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Title: Technical Research Designer, Level I (Control Room - NHMFL)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 63247
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Join the world-renowned National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University (FSU) and support groundbreaking scientific discovery in a collaborative, high-tech environment. FSU was recently recognized as one of America’s Best-in-State Employers for its strong workplace culture and employee-centered values.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain facility equipment and systems in support of the NHMFL’s DC 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and safely operate facility equipment and systems. Coordinate with the City of Tallahassee’s Electrical Distribution Control Room with regards to facility operations and power levels.
Take the proper corrective actions in response to alarms or other indications of abnormal equipment operation. Exercise skilled independent judgement in handling facility operations as well as unexpected or emergency situations.
Perform engineering functions on the NHMFL Distributed Control System (DCS) such as graphic, trend group and control group building, logic development and troubleshooting, field device integration.
Use knowledge of the DCS to perform troubleshooting between the DCS and field devices.
Coordinate, prepare and issue Lock, Tag, Verify procedures for facility maintenance, troubleshooting 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.
Take a proactive attitude and make solution-oriented contributions to the NHMFL safety program.
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.
Contribute to equipment and system characterization, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, installation, integration and commissioning.
Provide training to users and staff on safe magnet operations, safe overhead crane operations and other safety procedures as necessary.
In consultation with supervisor(s) and design engineers, assist with determining changes in design and operation of plant and power equipment to improve operations, capabilities, reliability and uptime. Contribute to facility projects. Giving tours.

Qualifications

High school diploma/equivalent and four years of experience. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

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What You Gain at FSU

Opportunity to work at a world-renowned national research laboratory.
Meaningful contributions to scientific discovery and student learning.
A collaborative environment that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

Contact Info

For additional information, please contact Kayla West.

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 and encourages creativity. 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 through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through 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, 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.

Click the links for Veterans’ Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans’ Preference required documentation (PDF), or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

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

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

Participate in on-call duties.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Working at Florida State University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.

Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.

Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.

Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.

Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.

With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.

Florida State University's arts programs — dance, film, music and theatre — rank among the finest in the world, offering an arts education comparable to leading conservatories. Its creative writing program is ranked among the nation's best and is home to the most consistently honored and published student body in the United States. Florida State is responsible for governance of the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and associated arts programs, one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.

Other programs consistently included in the top public university list include physics, chemistry, political science, psychology, criminology, public administration, library science, information, human sciences, business and law.

At the Ph.D. level, interdisciplinary programs draw on notable research faculty strengths that transcend the traditional disciplines, including neuroscience, molecular biophysics, computational science, materials science and research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory—home to the world's most powerful magnets.