Head of Accelerator Operations Group

2 months ago

Didcot, United Kingdom Diamond Light Source Full time

About the Role

At the heart of the Diamond facility, electrons are accelerated through a chain of three accelerators, a MeV linear accelerator, a 3 GeV booster synchrotron and a 3 GeV storage ring, to produce extremely bright X-rays for use by scientists in 33 independent experimental stations. The accelerators are operational 24/7 for several weeks at a time, days per year. Reliability of the accelerators is crucial for the scientific output and the success of the facility.

We now have an opportunity for a Head of Accelerator Operations Group to manage the operations team of 9 people and all aspects of the operation of the Diamond accelerators. You will manage the 24/7 operation of the accelerators, striving for continual improvement in availability and reliability.

Responsibilities will include:

liaising closely with the groups responsible for the various technical systems. planning and coordinating all work on the accelerators and the interface with beamlines/Science Divisionplanning of shutdown tasks, and monitoring progresscoordinating Machine Development work controlling work in the accelerator areas on a day-to-day basis, from both a safety and operations point of viewdeveloping operating procedures for routine and non-routine operation of the Diamond Acceleratorscollating and publishing operating statisticscoordinating fault analysis and implementing of solutions to avoid reoccurrencecoordinating the investigation of any reported non-optimum beam behaviourcoordinating preventative maintenance, critical spares and scenario planning

You will be joining us at an exciting time with the Diamond-II upgrade project underway and you will be involved in planning for improved reliability, systems commissioning and the restart of operations.

About You

If you have significant experience of operating a 24/7 facility, ideally in a research environment, the drive for continual improvement in performance and the tenacity to get to the root cause of problems, then we want to hear from you.

You should have a degree in Physics, Engineering or another relevant discipline.

You will demonstrate the ability to lead a team of technician shift workers, along with excellent planning and organisation skills.

You will also display excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.

Benefits

Diamond offers an excellent benefits package including 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, and 2 annual volunteering days. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

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