Oak Ridge National Laboratory Work Values

Daily Duties at Oak Ridge National Laboratory:

Design and fabricate dc magnet power supplies, pulsed magnet power supplies, pulsed Klystron modulator systems, and AC Power distribution systems. Specify and validate acceptance test plans for dc magnet power supplies, pulsed magnet power supplies, pulsed Klystron modulator systems, and AC power distribution systems. Write installation, repair and maintenance procedures for SNS electrical systems. Performs safety analysis, designs/specifies safety circuits and interlocks. Design analog and digital circuit for low level controllers, develop and support existing PLC code to control modulator systems. I was a Project Manager over several Accelerator improvement projects (AIP’s). For this particular project I was the principal design Engineer that managed the entire project from conception to final installation, I defined the scope; I put together all cost associated with software, installation, test, procurement, fabrication, integration as well as labor cost necessary for the software control engineer, technicians, research mechanics, and vendors. Microsoft Office Project was the program I used to create the schedule; I collaborated with department heads once all data was compiled. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) was created, as well as the WBS activity resources units and cost. Once the AIP package was complete, I presented it by Power Point presentation to Department Of Energy (DOE) committee for approval. The DOE approved the AIP and released the funds. The project was completed on time and under budget.

What they like about Oak Ridge National Laboratory:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

R&D, Analog Design, Digital Design, Electronics, Engineering, Robotics, Amplifier, Failure Analysis, Assembly Language, C++ Programming Language, C/C++ Programming Languages, Distribution, DSX, Power Electronics, Electronics Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer

Skills

Project Management, PSpice Simulations, Schematic Capture, PCB layout, Microsoft Office

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