Gas Equipment Technician

at  Lunds universitet

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
MAX IV is looking for a gas equipment technician to join their team.

YOUR MAIN WORK TASKS WILL BE:

• Gas equipment: inventory, maintenance, calibration and usage.
• Building and installing new gas systems/equipment
• Installation, testing and maintenance of pressurized and gas safety related equipment at the facility.
• Contribute to develop and provide training in gas cylinder/equipment handling and other gas related equipment.
• Support VVS technicians in day-to-day work if necessary.

Secondary work tasks in case of absence of Gas technician:

• Daily collaboration with Experimental Safety Team (EST) and other stakeholders i.e., Floor Coordinators, and Beamlines to gain a comprehensive understanding of the gas requirements for user experiments.
• Provide support to EST in key factors such as pressure, volumes, purity of pure and mixed gases, as well as the available engineering safety controls so they will be able to determine the permissible gas limits for the experiments.
• Daily collaboration and information with floor coordinators on gas requirements, experiments, and operations to ensure continuous 24/7 support for user and beamlines.
• Order, prepare, deliver and install gas cylinders and gas equipment according to needs at the beamlines experiments and safety restrictions

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE BELIEVE YOU NEED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Several years (minimum 3-5) of experience as a VVS-technician or similar preferably with experience from gas pipe and equipment installations
• Practical knowledge in handling of gas cylinders and related gas equipment.
• Hands on experience working with gases and pressurized equipment.
• Ability to interpret chemical hazard classifications and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
• Physically capable of handling a 50L, 80kg bottle of compressed gas.
• High collaborative and communication skills. You are able to communicate fluently and effectively in English, both in speaking and writing.