Incinerator Technician

EnergySolutions; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions seeks a skilled Incinerator Technician to operate specialized incineration and processing systems, review radioactive material documentation, and perform maintenance as needed. The role requires PPE use, adherence to safety rules, and accurate logging of materials and shipments.

Candidates must have CSE training, LOTO and fall protection certifications, and high school level education with mechanical training preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications required for handling radioactive materials.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting procedures and waste specs.
• Ability to operate in hazardous environments with PPE.
• Understand and follow safety rules and logs.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate incineration and processing operations per procedures.
• Receive, unload, identify, weigh, and process materials.
• Prepare and inspect containers for containment and quality.
• Perform maintenance on incineration equipment and related systems.
• Conduct field operations and troubleshoot to maintain performance.
• Follow safety rules and maintain clean work areas.
• Read and interpret instructions and waste specifications for accountability.
• Operate machinery as required and wear PPE up to level A.
• Maintain logs, manifests, and records for materials using bar codes.
• Track materials using EWT and Work Bench.
• Conduct safety rounds and verify system tolerances.
• Review and verify documentation for radioactive wastes and shipments.
• Work in confined spaces when required.

Skills

CSE trained

LOTO

Fall Protection

Chemistry basics

Read documents

Effective communication

Safety processes

Basic computer skills

Lift 50 lb

Elevated heights

Follow WAD

Education

High School diploma or GED

Mechanical training

Respirator qualified

Rad Worker II

PIT Qualified

Job description

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Operates specialized incineration and processing operations in strict accordance with procedures. Operates a forklift and other heavy equipment as required and reviews documentation of radioactive materials for completion and accuracy.
• Receives, unloads, identifies, weighs and processes materials through incineration and systems operation activities.
• Prepares, seals and inspects containers for containment, reliability and redirects as required ensuring quality and reliability of product integrity.
• Performs critical maintenance including tearing down and rebuilding the refractory, cleaning the incinerator, auger repair and simple equipment maintenance as needed as well as during planned and unplanned work outages.
• Performs field operations including Field Readings, Hearth Ash and Fly Ash Changing and conveyor line operations. Troubleshoots issues and ensures ongoing system performance.
• Follows all safety rules, regulations and procedures. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Receives oral and/or written instructions from supervisors. Reads and interprets equipment, operations and procedures manuals, as well as waste processing specifications, to be accountable for activities within assigned areas.
• Operates machinery as required.
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) up to level A when working in contaminated zones following the company's health physics regulations.
• Maintains all logs, manifests, records and reports associated with all operations areas to issue and/or maintain the identity of all materials using bar codes.
• Tracks material using EWT and Work Bench.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly facility inspection rounds to ensure safety systems are within tolerances.
• Reviews, problem solves, performs quality checks on documentation of radioactive waste materials and outgoing radioactive shipments to ensure data is accurately tracked.
• Must be able to perform duties in a confined space.
• Demonstrates familiarization with multiple processes such as Waste Water Evaporator (WWE) Operations, Water Spray Operations, Air Operated Diaphragm Pump operations, Oil & Water Processing Operations, Incineration Operations, and Tracking Systems.
• Learns control room operations.
• Completes Incinerator Operation qualifications.
• Works under supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• CSE trained
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) trained
• Fall Protection Trained
• Strong general knowledge of basic chemistry including acids/bases and ph levels
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Effective communication skills
• Strong general knowledge of processes and procedures to perform work in zones safely
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot or cold)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work at elevated heights, i.e. portable ladders, fixed ladders, rolling platforms, etc.
• Ability to follow direction on a Work Authorization Document

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Mechanical training preferred

Certifications

• Respirator qualified
• Rad Worker II
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Qualified

Required Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as Incinerator Technician or when qualifications are met and proficiency is demonstrated

Preferred Experience

• None preferred

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.