Incinerator Technician 2

Energy Solutions, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Solutions, LLC in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an Incinerator Technician 2 to operate specialized incineration and processing operations, including handling materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring waste processing specifications are met.

The role requires training, certifications such as respirator, Rad Worker II, PIT; ability to lift 50 pounds; work in extreme conditions; and strict adherence to safety and health physics regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; mechanical training preferred.
• Respirator qualified, Rad Worker II, and PIT qualified certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of incinerator technician experience or equivalent.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather and lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate incineration and processing equipment per procedures.
• Use forklift and move heavy materials; verify documentation.
• Prepare and seal containers; ensure product integrity.
• Perform maintenance including refractory work, incinerator cleaning, auger repair.
• Conduct field readings, ash changes, and conveyor line operations.
• Maintain logs, manifests, records, and reports; track materials with bar codes.
• Follow safety rules and PPE protocols; work in contaminated zones.
• Read and interpret manuals; participate in outage work as needed.

Skills

CSE training

LOTO training

Fall protection

Chemistry basics

Communication

Process safety

Computer skills

Weather resilience

Weight lifting 50 lb

Elevated heights

WAD follow directions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Mechanical training preferred

Respirator qualified

Rad Worker II

PIT Qualified

Job description

## Incinerator Technician 2**Oak Ridge,TN37831**Posted: 10/12/2026Job Number: 2119## 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.* **Apply Online at: jobs.energysolutions.com**