Quality Control Survey Lead (3-Year Term)

The expected hiring range for this position is:

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ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under minimal supervision, directs project tasks for the precise three-dimensional alignment and metrology aspects of accelerators, beam lines, detectors, specialty equipment, and infrastructure projects with large scope and physical dimension. Applies the best technology, instrumentation and practices with the greatest accuracy to the assigned tasks using best self-directed judgment. This includes geodetic and industrial metrology aspects such as differential GPS, laser tracking interferometry, and digital photogrammetry in the development of spatial networks and precision mapping of beam components to fulfill the experimental project requirements. Analyzes potential resource requirements and acts as liaison for communication and work requests between projects and the assigned metrology group.

NOTE: The position is for a period of up to three (3) years, with the potential for extension considered on a two-year basis thereafter, and subject to continued funding.

What your day-to-day as Quality Control Survey Lead at Fermilab will look like:

• Provide technical expertise and authoritative advice on experiment and accelerator systems at Fermilab regarding geodetic and alignment aspects for commissioning and beam operation.
• Evaluate proposals for new experiments and accelerator developments to determine geodetic and alignment requirements. Participates in the development of budgets, schedules and technical aspects of critical decision documentation of proposed new projects.
• Develop high accuracy medium and large-scale geodetic networks to meet positioning criteria of the experiments.
• Evaluate technological advances in the applications of geodesy, alignment, and mapping, such as GPS, laser tracking interferometry, and photogrammetry for higher accuracy requirements.
• Develop and improves computer software programs required for data acquisition, quality control analyses, and data validation for database and archival requirements.
• Analyze resource requirements and acts as liaison for all communication and work requests between existing beam lines, experiments and the assigned metrology group.
• Direct project activities of junior staff and metrology teams.
• Lead alignment crews in scheduling, safety, and quality control activities.
• Recommend changes in procedures and instrumentation to improve effectiveness, quality and techniques of the resulting product.
• Prepare technical correspondence and reports, authors or co-authors scientific papers for publication or for presentation at technical meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success: Bachelor of Geodesy with 7+ years of experience. Preferred: Master of Geodesy with 5+ years of experience or a PhD with 3+ years of experience. In lieu of degree, 15+ years of relevant experience, preferably at a particle physics laboratory.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to develop software programs such as least squares analysis programs. Must have experience in applied physical Geodesy to apply the proper corrections for the long base line program at Fermilab.

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 and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination.Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.

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