Environmental Health Technician

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability/ Life Insurance

401(k) Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an Environmental Health Technician to support the Radiological Materials Laboratory (RML) Operations Unit. The role involves preparing, assembling, configuring, operating, and maintaining facilities for testing and decommissioning activities in a nuclear lab setting.

Candidates should have 4+ years of related experience or appropriate degrees/qualifications and demonstrate the ability to work safely with radioactive materials per Technical Work Documents;

Qualifications

• Must have nuclear lab or radiological work experience.
• Experience performing hands-on radiological tasks.
• Ability to carry out tasks according to Technical Work Documents.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Support and extend the mission of the Radiological Materials Laboratory (RML) Operations Unit.
• Prepare, assemble, configure, operate, maintain and decommission testing facilities per tasks.
• Work as part of the Radiological Work Team ensuring safety and compliance.
• Execute tasks involving radioactive materials and systems in a controlled environment.

Skills

Nuclear lab experience

Radiological work experience

Technical work document execution

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in related field

Journeyman papers in related field

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career?

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is currently looking for a motivated Environmental Health Technician to work in our Radioactive Materials Laboratory (RML)!The RML Operations Unit focuses on supporting the testing capabilities of the laboratory. The laboratory performs examinations of equipment for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. These examinations and test data support new technologies and the fleet. This dynamic environment involves all aspects of nuclear work. The RML Operations Unit is seeking individuals to support and extend our mission. A successful candidate will perform work associated with preparations, assembly, configuration, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of testing and production facilities, consistent with qualifications and assigned job tasks in the RML and as a team member of the Radiological Work Team. The team is responsible for the execution of a wide variety of complex work tasks involving radioactive material and systems. As a national asset, NNL provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well as excellent work/life balance and employment stability.

*The candidate will be required to obtain and maintain safety and hygiene skills necessary to execute radiological work per Technical Work Documents.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Journeymans Papers in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Current or previous experience working in the nuclear industry in a laboratory setting
• Current or previous radiological work experience
• Possesses Advanced Radiological Qualifications (i.e. Qualified Monitor, PRCS, RAM Transporter, Contamination Worker)
• Ability to perform hands on work to a Technical Work Document
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

$63,300.00 - $96,900.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world‑class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.