Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks qualified candidates for Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician positions at Level 3 or Level 4, based on qualifications. Responsibilities include waste container handling, glovebox downsizing, and material handling within the WCRRF.

The role requires knowledge of hazardous waste processes and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Level 4 role adds advanced waste characterization, use of power tools, and guidance to peers, with a higher

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience handling and/or transporting hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of Type A and Type B shipping containers, waste processing, safety basis, and conduct of operations principles.
• Ability to understand inspection and characterization data on waste containers.
• Experience following operating procedures, shift orders, and facility standing orders.
• Ability to assist in preparing waste handling reports.
• Experience working in radiological areas or ability to qualify as a Radiological Worker.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and shipment of waste containers.
• Move containers and gloveboxes using forklifts and lifting tables.
• Manual downsizing of gloveboxes and packaging into waste containers.
• Handle hazardous waste and operate material handling equipment.
• Perform work safely in accordance with procedures and conduct of operations.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Forklift operation

Radiological work

Safety procedures

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Understanding waste characterization

Education

Associate's Degree

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

LANMAS/WCATS

Hand tools

Job description

What You Will Do
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician position at either the Level 3 or Level 4, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician position at either the Level 3 or Level 4, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.
Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 3: $66,100 - $103,600
The selected candidate will support the Waste Characterization, Reduction, and Repackaging Facility (WCRRF) as a member of the Glovebox Downsizing Team. Duties include receipt and shipment of waste containers, moving containers and gloveboxes using forklifts and lifting tables, manual downsizing of gloveboxes, packaging glovebox components into approved waste containers, handling hazardous waste, operating material handling equipment, and performing work safely in accordance with approved procedures and conduct of operations principles.
Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 4: $72,800 - $115,400
In addition to the responsibilities performed at the Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 3 level, the Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 4 serves as a technical resource for complex waste characterization, reduction, and repackaging activities. The selected candidate will independently perform advanced waste handling operations, operate forklifts and other material handling equipment with a high degree of proficiency, utilize skill saws, Sawzall tools, and other hand tools during glovebox downsizing activities, assist in resolving operational issues, and provide guidance to less experienced personnel while ensuring work is performed safely in accordance with approved procedures, conduct of operations principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.
What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience handling and/or transporting hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of Type A and Type B shipping containers, waste processing, safety basis, and conduct of operations principles.
• Ability to understand inspection and characterization data on waste containers.
• Experience following operating procedures, shift orders, and facility standing orders.
• Ability to assist in preparing waste handling reports.
• Experience working in radiological areas or ability to qualify as a Radiological Worker.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 4:

• Highly proficient as a Forklift Operator.
• Highly proficient utilizing skill saws, Sawzall, and other various hand tools.
• Experience utilizing LANMAS/WCATS.
• Experience wearing APR or PAPR.

Education/Experience at Lower Level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at Higher Level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE 426.2A: Requires a High School Diploma

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a nuclear facility.
• HAZWOPER certification.
• RCRA certification.
• Forklift certification.
• Crane operator certification.
• HMPT certification.
• Experience utilizing LANMAS/WCATS.
• Experience wearing an Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) or Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Duties may involve standing and walking for extended periods; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials or equipment up to 50 pounds; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders or stairs, and working in confined spaces or gloveboxes. The successful candidate must possess sufficient manual dexterity to operate tools, instrumentation, and specialized equipment, as well as the ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, anti-contamination clothing, gloves, eye protection, and safety footwear.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

• Must have or be able to obtain a DOE security clearance. The clearance requirement is retained because future work may require implementation of a security plan with cleared personnel only.
• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People\'s Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People\'s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.