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Michigan State University Staff Engineer FRIB/NSCL-Continuing in East Lansing, Michigan
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Staff Engineer FRIB/NSCL-Continuing
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
Department:Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Engineers/Architects, Research/Scientific, Continuing System Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working/Functional Title
FRIB Nuclear Engineering Lead
Position Summary
Michigan State University operates FRIB as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.
As one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities, FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. FRIB hosts what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, enabling scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry.
User facility operation is supported by theDOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics (https://www.energy.gov/science/np/nuclear-physics) . MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according toU.S. News & World Report.
This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.
Major Position Responsibilities
Serve as the subject matter expert and system owner to lead, maintain, and assure configuration management of the non-conventional utility systems (hydronic and HVAC in high radiation areas) that support the FRIB research mission
Leads conceptualization and guides design development for air and water systems in high radiation areas utilizing external engineering resources.
Assures designs fully and appropriately consider the impact of adjacent systems and the potential for leaks, contamination, and collection
Assures implementation of approved design plans and as-built validation and commissioning
As system owner, provides day-to-day stewardship that ensures configuration control, operability, and reliability of these non-conventional utility systems.
Assures that ALARA principles are integrated into the design of systems to control and limit radiation risks in air and water utilities
Supports the development of policy, programs, and procedures that codify the design and use of utility systems in high radiation environments
Ensure designs and operational envelopes align with FRIB's mission, regulatory framework, and U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) expectations.
Integrates interfaces and adjacencies with teams that design and fabricate physics research instrumentation and accelerator equipment to ensure activated water and air systems are properly configured
Monitors testing, operation, and maintenance of these systems to ensure operational availability and continued planned performance
Participate in several projects simultaneously and is accountable for maintaining schedules to meet project requirements
Leads and direct the work of others within the group as well as support personnel
Interfaces with FRIB Radiation Safety Committee and FRIB Radiation Safety Officer to ensure alignment with the laboratory radiation safety program
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Bachelors -Nuclear Engineering
Minimum Requirements
Degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field
Advanced training or degree in Systems Engineering or related field
10+ years of progressively more responsible experience in systems engineering; operation and operations management of complex facilities involving high radiation environments
Experience in organizations subject to regulation by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in organizations subject to external regulatory compliance, safety, or quality framework
Required Application Materials
CV
Cover letter
Contact information from three references
Special Instructions
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Sarah Powell (powells@frib.msu.edu)
Review of Applications Begins On
06/28/2023
Website
www.frib.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Jun 23, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time