Nuclear Facility Reactor Operator - Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho Falls, ID
About the Job
Description
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Facility Reactor Operator to work in our Operations department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.
INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for DOE-NE, providing much of the nuclear research, development, and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment. MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels from fuel design, development and fabrication through post irradiation analysis.
Responsibilities Include:
Operate facility and process systems in nuclear facilities. Perform activities including receiving, storing, packaging, tracking, analyzing nuclear material in gloveboxes, vaults, radioactive material confinement tents and hoods.
- Operate and perform maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
- Support researchers with loading/unloading/maintaining advanced research systems, remote handling equipment, shielded casks, facility utilities, operational support systems, gloveboxes and testing equipment.
- Perform operations following approved procedures and DOE requirements.
- Complete and maintain qualifications in designated specialized areas of facility and process operations.
- Track, package, transfer, receive, and store fissionable materials and handle and treat radioactive and hazardous material.
- Maintain accurate records of facility operations, equipment performance, production, treatment, and experimental data.
- Perform technical procedures that range from standard to specialized.
- Complete and maintain qualifications in designated specialized areas of facility and process operations.
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree or ESTEC Grad or Nuclear Navy experience.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Level 3- High School and 6 years experience, Associates degree and 4 years experience, ESTEC GRAD 4 years experience, Nuclear Navy with 2 years experience
- Level 4 - High School and 10+ Experience, Associates degree and 6+ years experience, ESTEC Grad with 6+ years experience, and Navy Nuclear experience with 4+ years experience
- The required coursework will contain numerous exams to demonstrate technical content knowledge.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" / "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
Job Information:
- The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($34.47/hour - $56,.87/hour) / Level 4 ($39.58/hour - $67.28/hour). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
- TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
Benefits and Relocation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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