Accelerator Technician

**Schedule**
37.5 hours per week

**Education Level**
3 year Community College diploma in Electronics or a related field of study.

**Career Level**
Requires 3 years of relevant experience

**JD #**

JD00289

**Pay Grade**:
7

**Title**:
Accelerator Technician

**Unit/Project Description**:

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McMaster Nuclear Operations and Facilities strives to embody values of integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork. We aspire towards inclusive

excellence, acknowledging that diversity is essential to creativity and innovation, as well as integral to our operations.

McMaster University operates the McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR) as part of its educational and research programs. Commercial work is carried out to support these programs.

**Job Summary**:
Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the accelerator. Provides a range of technical, logístical, and operational support within the University accelerator laboratory.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Design numerous pieces of ancillary equipment such as particle accelerator radiation interlock components, x-ray system shutters, and vacuum systems associated with accelerator beamlines.
- Determine material requirements and tolerances required to fabricate parts.
- Review experiments and determine the operational needs required to meet the experimental requirements.
- Install and commission various pieces of equipment.
- Resolve problems encountered in the installation and servicing of mechanical and electrical systems including vacuum systems, ion source components, diagnostic systems and radiation interlock systems.
- Adhere to established guidelines and procedures when calibrating equipment.
- Prioritize the maintenance and upgrading of equipment.
- Demonstrate and train others on how to operate equipment.
- Write a variety of documents such as procedure manuals, reports, and correspondence.
- Operate various power tools and apparatus required to fabricate equipment.
- Exchange technical and scientific information with others.
- Maintain inventory and records of accelerator and major equipment operations, inspections, malfunctions, repairs, maintenance, and replacement parts.
- Source parts for machines such as vacuum pumps, accelerator components, and electronic systems components.

**Requirements**:

- 3 year Community College diploma in Electronics or a related field of study.
- Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

**Assets**:
Previous experience with:

- Operating cyclotrons or other particle accelerators
- Coordinating production schedules on a daily basis in consultation with clinical and research staff and based on technical considerations of the cyclotron’s capabilities.
- Performing and documenting radiation safety tasks including field measurements, contamination wipes and surveys, and waste management when necessary and as required.

Demonstrates:

- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to effectively problem-solve and manage time

**Additional Information**:
The Accelerator Technician operates and provides maintenance of the GE Healthcare PETtrace cyclotron, High Voltage Engineering Europa Tandetron tandem accelerator and other Class II Nuclear devices for the McMaster Accelerator Lab and Cyclotron Facility.

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

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