Environmental Health Technician, Entry Level

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit Time Off Sell

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in the United States is seeking a Radiochemistry Technician to support environmental monitoring and Bettis D&D efforts. You will prepare environmental and radiological samples for analysis, logging, preserving, aliquoting, labeling, and maintaining traceability.

You will also participate in safety and regulatory compliance activities and radiological emergency response duties, with training and drills as required; candidates should be detail-oriented,

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, or an Associates degree in a related field, or Journeyman Papers, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification.
• Experience with radiochemical sample preparation and handling is preferred.
• Ability to work in a regulated lab with chemical and radiological hazards and follow written procedures verbatim.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental, radiological, and related samples for laboratory analysis: receive, log, preserve, aliquot, label, and maintain traceability.
• Support routine laboratory and radiation-safety activities, equipment upkeep, inventory, and waste management.
• Participate in Radiological Emergency Response teams and required training and drills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Journeyman Papers or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

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 Radiochemistry group provides high-quality radiochemical analysis as part of the continuous demonstration of the NNL's dedication to environmental excellence. As such, Radiochemistry technicians support the Bettis Environmental Monitoring Program, Bettis D&D efforts and several other organizations within NNL.

The selected candidate will support radiochemistry laboratory operations. The primary responsibility of this role is preparing environmental, radiological, and related samples for laboratory analysis, including receiving, logging, preserving, aliquoting, labeling, and maintaining sample traceability in accordance with approved procedures.

The selected candidate will also support routine laboratory and radiation-safety activities, such as maintaining work areas and equipment, assisting with radioactive-material inventory and waste management, maintaining records, and helping ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and radiological regulatory requirements. The position will participate in radiological emergency response organizations, including required training, drills, and response activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, able to follow written procedures with verbatim compliance, and comfortable working in a regulated laboratory environment with chemical and radiological hazards.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

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

Preferred Skills

Previous expereince preparing environmental, radiological, and related samples for laboratory analysis

Prior expeiecne with test samples including receiving, logging, preserving, aliquoting, labeling, and maintaining sample traceability in accordance with approved procedures.

Qualify and participate on Radiological Emergency Response teams.

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
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Pay Range

$52,300.00 - $78,500.00 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, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 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.