LBNF/DUNE Transportation Lead (3 Year Term)

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

A Transport Lead is sought to join Fermilab’s Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) project in Lead, South Dakota. The LBNF/DUNE Project is hosted by Fermilab in Batavia, IL, but includes participation from universities and laboratories from around the world. The overall project includes construction of a beamline and near detector at Fermilab and a large underground detector at the Sanford Laboratory in Lead, South Dakota.

Under limited supervision and based on academic training, extensive expertise and/or experience in a Laboratory technical function, is responsible for complex technical support for an experimental area or support group. Evaluates and leads implementation of new technology. Fabricates, operates, tests, calibrates, repairs and modifies diverse material handling equipment, systems and devices. Depending on the area of assignment, performs some or all of the following duties:

What your day-to-day as Transporation Lead at Fermilab will look like:

• Develop transportation plans for cryostat and detector materials, ensures efficient routing and scheduling, advises transport crew of changes in routes and assignments.
• Route, schedule, and assign motor vehicle/motor equipment operators in distributing materials and equipment for regularly scheduled deliveries considering rapidly changing priorities.
• Direct, mentor, and/or guide the work of other technicians or contractors. Serves as the lead technician or shift supervisor for specific group projects or tasks.
• Act as a visible subject matter expert in one or more advanced and specialized technical functions.
• Contribute to the selection of plans, techniques, designs, layouts, cost estimates, and scheduling of technical projects.
• Coordinate with Logistics team on requests to identified logistical challenges regarding potential transportation issues.
• Interact and communicate with Project team and Collaborating partners in coordinating the transportation of equipment and materials throughout the Ross Yard and the 4850L underground easement and lease space.
• Maintain records of all shipments and deliveries recognizing policies and procedures for material handling, loading, and unloading, driving, securing cargo, weight limitations, and the capabilities of vehicles, equipment, and trailers.
• Produce reports as assigned. Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs.
• Provide complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and repairs as needed.
• Operate motorized and non-motorized materials handling equipment and may be required to drive vehicles.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Enforces safety protocols for the transport of materials, including secure loading, unloading, and handling of loads during transit. Prepares waste for disposal and packages waste for shipment.
• Respond to and leads operational and emergency requirements. May be required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.
• Procure and maintain inventories of technical parts, supplies, materials, and equipment for assigned projects. Interacts with outside vendors, resolves technical problems. Ensures vehicles and equipment are in good condition and compliant safety regulations. Orders parts, tooling, and supplies for assigned projects.
• Write best practice procedures and documentation for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.
• Assist in the design and development of equipment and systems planning with focus on specific activities to assigned areas of LBNF/DUNE project tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and Laboratory policies, procedures and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 12+ years of advanced expertise and experience in a highly technical function of strategic importance to a Laboratory project or experiment (e.g., cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, material handling, rigging, logistics, etc.).

Skills and Attributes for Success continued:

• Demonstrated and sustained experience in the assigned area.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Lead, SD project location.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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What To Expect Next:
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