The Installation Technician series of job classifications describes technical work involving electrical installation of various research equipment, apparatus and components, and fabricating and assembling related equipment used in large-scale experiments. There are three levels in the series: Installation Technician, Principal Installation Technician, and Principal Installation Technician Lead. The three levels are distinguished by the degree of familiarity with laboratory practices, task complexity, and the extent of supervision required.
Under the direction of a lead, supervisor or scientific and engineering staff, employees in this classification independently develop installation instructions and procedures. These higher-level assignments normally require study and analysis of procedures, layouts, precedents and several possible courses of action.
Assignments may include quality control and provision of direction or technical assistance to other workers.
The Principal Installation Technicians works from system requirements and general instructions as to scope, objectives, time limitations, and priorities.
The supervisor is available for consultation and advice where significant deviations from standard principles and practices must be made.
Work is reviewed for results and conformance to specifications.
