Technical Research Designer I - DC Field Control Room

Job ID: 61784

Location: Tallahassee

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the City of Tallahassee's Electrical Distribution Control Room with regards to facility operations and power levels. Monitor and safely operate facility equipment and systems. Take proper corrective actions in response to alarms or other indications of abnormal equipment operation. Maintain the Resistive Magnet Protection System.
• Perform engineering functions in the MagLab Distributed Control System (DCS) such as graphic, trend group and control group building, logic development and troubleshooting, and field device integration.
• Provide training to users and staff on safe magnet operations, safe overhead crane operations, and other safety procedures, as necessary. Coordinate, prepare and issue Lock, Tag, Verify procedures for facility maintenance and repair in accordance with MagLab safety policies and procedures. Work with other MagLab personnel in the evaluation and development of safety policies and procedures. Exercise skilled independent judgement in handling facility operations as well as unexpected or emergency situations.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Contact Info

For additional information, please contact Kayla West at knwest@fsu.edu.

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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Considerations

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

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.