Nuclear Facility Research Technician

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Relocation package

Paid time off

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) seeks Nuclear Facility Research Technicians for the Materials and Fuels Complex. This role covers maintenance of nuclear facility systems, handling of fuels, and work with hazardous materials across multiple facilities and shifts.

DOE L/Q clearance eligibility is required, and positions offer potential overtime depending on program needs. Opportunities include analytical chemistry lab work, gloveboxes, hot cells, and remote handling equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years relevant experience (Level 1).
• High school diploma or equivalent with 6+ years relevant experience or associate degree with 2+ years (Level 2).
• High school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years or associate degree with 4+ years (Level 3).
• High school diploma or equivalent with 10+ years or associate degree with 6+ years (Level 4).
• Nuclear Navy experience or commercial nuclear plant operator qualifications or a Bachelor of Science in a related field may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of facility systems and equipment, fuel and waste handling, processing, and treating nuclear fuel and radioactive materials.
• Operate remote handled equipment, work in hot-cells, gloveboxes, or with shielded casks.
• Assist in research experiment assembly/disassembly, material preparation using EDM, and sample preparation.

Job description

Job Description

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Materials and Fuels Complex is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Nuclear Facility Research Technician.

Our team works at our Materials and Fuels Complex which include multiple facilities and multiple schedules. Most all positions have the potential for alternate shifts and overtime pending future program and mission needs.

Responsibilities

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) is seeking nuclear facility research technicians. MFC is hiring for multiple facilities with multiple shift opportunities.

INL’s Materials and Fuels complex (MFC) empowers the next generations of nuclear energy advanced and hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels and materials from fuel design, development, new fuel fabrication, post irradiation analysis, and advanced treatment and disposition.

This is an exciting time of innovation for nuclear energy, and MFC has multiple openings for Nuclear Research Facility Technicians to work in nuclear and radiological facilities including work in an analytical chemistry laboratory. Nuclear Research Facility Technicians perform a variety of work activities to support research, such as research experiment assembly and disassembly, material preparation using an Electro Discharge Machine (EDM), experiment or sample preparation, operating remote handled equipment, working in hot-cells, gloveboxes, or with shielded casks.

Nuclear Facility Research Technicians perform maintenance of facility systems and equipment, fuel and waste handling, processing, and treating nuclear fuel, radioactive and hazardous material, tracking, packaging, transferring, receiving, and storing fissionable materials.

Minimum Requirements Level 1 And Level 2

• Level 1: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 4+ years relevant experience, associates or graduate with 0-2.
• Level 2: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 6+ years’ relevant experience or associates graduate with 2+ years.
• Relevant experience working in an industrial or commercial environment where candidates can demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude, strong hand-eye coordination, electrical, skilled trades, or scientific application.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" / "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• If applicable, must be able to qualify for and obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance and the DOE Human Reliability Program (HRP).

Minimum Requirements Level 3 And Level 4

• Level 3: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 8+ years, associates or graduate with 4+ years experience.
• Level 4: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 10+ years’ experience or associates graduate with 6+ years experience.
• Nuclear (N) Navy experience, navy enlisted classifications (NEC), machinist mate (MM[N]), electrician’s mate (EM[N]) or electronics technician (ET [N]) with 4-6 years Nuclear Navy experience OR
• Commercial nuclear plant Nuclear Operator qualified or Reactor Operator licensed/certified OR
• Bachelor of Science with a focus on research and scientific equipment/processes
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" / "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship
• Relevant experience includes demonstrating a strong, mechanical aptitude, hand-eye coordination, electrical, or scientific application.
• If applicable, must be able to qualify for and obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance and the DOE Human Reliability Program (HRP).

Job Information

• Level 1: $26.36/hr - $43.48/hr
• Level 2: $30.84/hr - $50.87/hr
• Level 3: $36.08/hr - $59.52/hr
• Level 4: $41.42/hr - $70.41/hr
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements

The work environment includes offices, control rooms, and laboratories using computers and other equipment to monitor and help operate nuclear reactors. Work environments are typical for nuclear facilities and include gloveboxes, radioactive confinement tents, hot cells, and work hoods. Position requires wearing protective clothing and dosimetry meters to monitor radiation exposure. May wear respirators as a safety precaution. Work may exceed 8 hours/day and may work alone. Work on rotating shifts can be stressful and tiring because of the constant changes in living and sleeping patterns. Requires passing certain certification and surveillance exams according to facility requirements.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

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