Characterization Technician -IN TRAINING-(HR-0554.0555) Piketon, OH

SOCCo; Ohio; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCCo, as the Southern Ohio Cleanup Company, seeks a Characterization Technician in training to support the characterization group during demotion and disposal projects. You will assist with field sketches, data collection, and pipe/component markings while following strict safety and procedural guidelines in a D&D environment.

This union-represented role emphasizes adherence to policies, detailed tasks, and coordination between field operations and the characterization team, with opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team
• Performs tasks according to detailed instructions and established policies and procedures
• Provides daily interface between the field and the characterization group
• Performs basic to moderate component and pipe markings
• Identifies, marks and tracks items as needed
• Develops and verifies field sketches and diagrams
• Collects data for the characterization data management system
• Provides administrative and/or functional support to the team
• Perform duties of moderately complex to complex in nature
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Job description

Characterization Technician- In- Training

Job Code: CIDMS
Grade Level: 06 (Non-Exempt)/USW

PER SOCCo Policy DND-HR-PRO-00001: Internal employees must be in current position for (1) year or greater to be eligible to apply.

THIS POSITION WILL BE REPRESENTED AS PART OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT UNIT.

Contingency of Employment

Position Overview

Under general supervision, performs Characterization job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities are to assist and support personnel, supervision and management in ensuring structures, piping, equipment and materials are properly marked and characterized prior to the demolition and disposal of prior uranium enrichment facilities. Responsible for ensuring self is in compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines, DOE Orders and local, state and federal regulations. Typical job responsibilities do not include directing work activities or utilizing discretionary decision making authority. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team
• Performs assigned tasks according to detailed instructions and established policies and procedures
• Provides daily interface between the field & the characterization group
• Performs basic to moderate component and pipe markings
• Identifies, marks and tracks items as needed
• Develops and verifies field sketches and diagrams
• Collects data for the characterization data management system
• Provides administrative and/or functional support to the team
• Perform duties of moderately complex to complex in nature
• Other job related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Working Conditions

Work in a D&D atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities) in areas with potential exposure to heavy industrial equipment, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (the appropriate respiratory protection and other equipment) to enable you to enter all types of potentially radiological hazardous work areas (such as but not limited to radiological, chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).
Potential for driving or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, scissor lifts, man-lift, or heavy industrial equipment).
Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, heights, high noise areas and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.
Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.)
Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 50 pounds requires usage of a two person “buddy system”), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
Radiological training will be required and the ability to wear the appropriate respiratory protection.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
*This is a Union-represented position and therefore the wage rate is a subject of mandatory bargaining periodically between the Company and the USW.

Required Contingencies

• Pre-Employment Physical (office or field work)
• Drug Screen
• The ability to obtain/maintain "L" or "Q" Clearance, or HSPD12 Uncleared badge one year from hire date
• Background Check
• Any site required training

Prospective employees must be available to start work with Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC within a reasonable time frame after acceptance of SOCCo’s offer of employment (typically 30 days or less).

Applicants for employment can initiate a request for accommodation or obtain information concerning accommodationsif contacted by the Company for an Interview.

As a reminder, all internal employees of Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC must submit a current resume.External candidates must also submit a current resume.

Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of amultifaceted workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexualorientation, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.