Nuclear Chemical Processing Technician

BWX Technologies; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health plan

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Jonesborough, Tennessee, is seeking a Chemical Processing Operator to support safe and efficient operations with depleted uranium materials.

The role collaborates with supervision, radiological control, engineering, and maintenance to meet production goals while upholding strict safety and regulatory standards. You will operate processing equipment, monitor parameters, and ensure proper labeling, storage, and waste handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, or industrial operations is preferred.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for data entry and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processing equipment and systems following procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow, concentrations) for safe, efficient operations.
• Safely handle, transfer, and process depleted uranium (DU) and related materials.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and tracking to meet regulatory requirements.
• Follow safety, radiological, environmental, and operational procedures; use PPE as required.
• Maintain logs, batch records, and operational documentation; report status to supervision.

Skills

US citizenship

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or associate degree

Tools

Basic computer applications

Data entry

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Jonesborough, Tennessee, is seeking a Chemical Processing Operator to support safe and efficient operations with depleted uranium materials.

The role collaborates with supervision, radiological control, engineering, and maintenance to meet production goals while upholding strict safety and regulatory standards. You will operate processing equipment, monitor parameters, and ensure proper labeling, storage, and waste handling.