Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician Level 1 or 2

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technicians at Grade 1 or 2 to perform decontamination and maintenance on programmatic equipment and glovebox support systems. The role includes mentoring, cross-training, and working under a First Line Manager to execute IWDs for task-specific sites.

Tech 2 adds responsibilities and requires additional experience, with a focus on ensuring safety and compliance in radiological environments and DOE/NNSA

Qualifications

• Maintenance/Decontamination experience
• Ability to read and understand drawings and instructions
• Experience with hazardous materials and radiation environments
• Ability to follow very detailed procedures

Responsibilities

• Support decontamination and/or maintenance activities
• Assist in troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of programmatic equipment
• Work with glovebox systems and related tooling
• Maintain safety and procedural documentation

Skills

Decontamination

Maintenance

Glovebox systems

Reading drawings

Q clearance HRP

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

IWD procedures

Job description

What You Will Do

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This position will be filled at either the Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician Level 1 or 2, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 1 ($49,600 - $76,700)

You will work as a member of the Process Maintenance and Decontamination Services Group, Programmatic Maintenance Team for Weapons Production Facilities on either the Plant Wide Decon & Maintenance Support team or one of the two Programmatic Equipment Maintenance & Gloveboxes teams. These teams are responsible for performing decontamination and maintenance on programmatic equipment and glovebox support systems to support program deliverables. The selected candidate will primarily mentor with and support the chosen team while cross training with the other. The selected candidate will support Decontamination and/or Maintenance activities and report to a First Line Manager for preparing, reviewing, and working against approved integrated work document (IWD) specific to task and location. You will work with the organization responsible for corrective and preventative maintenance of programmatic equipment, (i.e., troubleshoot, repair, and replace) as well as the decontamination, decommissioning and demolition of process equipment used at all Weapons Production Facilities.

Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 2 ($54,900 - $84,300)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level: You will work as a member of the Process Maintenance and Decontamination Services Group, Programmatic Maintenance Team for Weapons Production Facilities on either the Plant Wide Decon & Maintenance Support team or one of the two Programmatic Equipment Maintenance & Gloveboxes teams. These teams are responsible for performing decontamination and maintenance on programmatic equipment and glovebox support systems to support program deliverables. You will support Decontamination and/or Maintenance activities and report to a First Line Manager for preparing, reviewing, and working against approved integrated work document (IWD) specific to task and location. You will work with the organization responsible for corrective and preventative maintenance of programmatic equipment, (i.e., troubleshoot, repair, and replace) as well as the decontamination, decommissioning and demolition of process equipment used at all Weapons Production Facilities.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Maintenance/Decontamination: Knowledge and experience with performing maintenance and/or decontamination activities on a wide variety of equipment or systems.

Systems: Demonstrated ability and experience working with and maintaining multiple mechanical/electrical/pneumatic systems.

Interpretation of Drawings: Ability to read and understand written or verbal instructions, drawings, layouts and other related specifications. The ability to read and understand written and verbal instruction has nothing to do with the title of interpretation drawings.

Hazardous Materials: Ability to work with radioactive and hazardous materials.

Work Procedures: Ability to follow directions that are very specific and detailed and can execute work to established procedures for routine work.

Ability to obtain and maintain:

• Glove Box Operator (GBO) qualification
• Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) qualification
• Q clearance and HRP certification

Education/Experience at Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Tec 1: Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Education/Experience at Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Tec 2: Position requires a High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

426.2A Requirement: This position requires a High School Diploma.

Desired Qualifications

• Support scope development for decontamination and/or maintenance activities. Ability to accurately document work activities.
• Responsible for determination of functional problems utilizing test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with computer applications
• Experience with working on inert gas and vacuum systems

Essential Job Functions

can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, reading vision, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, twisting the trunk or back, bending, kneeling, balancing, applying torque with hands or arms, use of both hands, use of both arms, carrying 10-20 pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.

Work Environment

Working overtime or irregular schedule, working off-shift/rotating schedule, work near sources of ionizing radiation, working near machinery and moving parts, domestic/foreign travel, mask or respirator, safety glasses and eye protection, gloves or hand protection, hearing protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.

This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Shift Differential Pay

Non-exempt employees will receive shift differential pay when they areassigned by their manager to work shifts which are eligible for the differentials which range from 12%-20% of base hourly pay.

Rules governing shift differentials are subject to change, including the amount of the shift differential.

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 2 years.

Note to Applicants

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

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.

*Eligibility requirements

To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

HRP

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

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.

Regular position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

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.