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Metal Finishing Shop Supervisor

Job ID

5551

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

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Position Overview:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a multipurpose laboratory for astrophysics, photon science, accelerator and particle physics research. SLAC is one of ten National Laboratories under the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. The Accelerator Directorate, Mechanical Fabrication Department (MFD), Metal Finishing Shop operations includes chemical cleaning, electroplating, etching and testing a wide variety of materials in support of the laboratory’s scientific mission.

Reporting to the MFD Department Head, the Metal Finishing Shop Supervisor will manage the day-to-day processing of mission-critical materials and components as well as provide metal finishing expertise to engineers, physicists and scientists at SLAC as well as other US Department of Energy and international laboratories. Duties will include planning, design, and implementation of complex processes associated with Ultra-High Vacuum beamline components cleaning and plating.

This position is for a highly seasoned manager of metal finishing operations or relevant experience. The shop processes low volume high criticality hardware for Ultra-High Vacuum applications.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Directly supervise the daily activities of shop personnel and conduct performance management of assigned staff.

• Develop training modules and conduct training to technicians on the proper operation, control and handling of shop metal finishing processes, chemicals, and equipment while strictly adhering to SLAC health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Ensure safe operation, development and performance of all shop related activities and infrastructure including performing chemical analysis and balancing to ensure the highest quality. Establish corrective actions when appropriate.

• Research, design and implement unique one-off metal finishing techniques or processes in support of lab scientific initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and oversee complex non-routine solutions to meet special objectives.

• Track, report progress, and provide support to a broad range of Metal Finishing Shop projects.

• Oversee the treatment and handling of process-generated hazardous wastes associated with metal finishing activities and record for audit purposes of regulating agencies. Ensure the plant is in compliance with all regulating guidelines.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• BS in one or more of the following disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or related field and six years of experience in the metal finishing industry or a combination of equivalent education and work experience; or minimum 10 years of experience in the metal finishing industry.

• At least 5 years of experience managing technician staff.

• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments at a time.

• Knowledge of vacuum science technology and cleaning material for use in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) applications, particularly for stainless steel, copper, and aluminum.

• Experienced in development of new metal finishing methods and processes.

• Experience applying quality assurance best practices, including performing chemical analysis to maintain the highest quality processes and completed parts.

• Experience managing the treatment and handling of process-generated hazardous wastes associated with metal finishing activities.

• Experienced team leader with proven problem solving experience and process focus.

• Experience supervising/leading bargaining unit workers in metal finishing shop.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with both scientific and non-technical personnel.

• Good presentation skills with solid communication, both oral and written.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Material/Surface Science, Chemistry, or Physics.

• Familiarity with metal brazing processes for copper and stainless steel in vacuum as well as hydrogen atmosphere.

• Experience in a research or science-related work environment desired.

• Knowledge of hazardous waste compliance requirements.

SLAC Employee competencies:

• Effective Decisions : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

• Self-Development : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Dependability : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

• Initiative : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

• Adaptability : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

• Communication : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, team collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and working conditions :

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

• As an organization that receives federal funding, SLAC and Stanford University have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy

• Classification: Science and Engineering Associate 3

• Grade: K

• Job code: 4993

• Duration: Regular Continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $121,000 to $161,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.