Nuclear Fundamentals Apprentice - Production Operator

Savannah River National Laboratory; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory seeks Production Operator apprentices to support disciplined laboratory operations in Aiken, SC. Apprentices will complete 40 hours/week of paid on-the-job training and classroom learning to earn a Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate from ATC, Augusta Tech, or Denmark Tech (Barnwell Campus).

Under supervision, apprentices will shadow operators, perform administrative duties, observe processes, handle materials and PPE, and complete required safety and RCI tasks as

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• ACT Work Keys scores: Workplace Observation 2, Locating Information 4, Reading for Information 4, Applied Technology 3 (within last five years).

Responsibilities

• Enroll in Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate program at ATC, Augusta Technical College, or Denmark Tech.
• Shadow qualified operators and follow procedures and supervisory direction.
• Perform administrative duties and document readings and orders.
• Observe and participate in production processes, sampling and decontamination.
• Operate and monitor process instrumentation and related equipment.
• Handle and ship nuclear materials and railroad cars containing casks.
• Maintain PPE stock and comply with safety standards.
• Complete Advanced Rad Worker Training and SRNL-specific tasks.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

ACT Work Keys

Rotating shifts

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in technical/STEM

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory seeks Production Operator apprentices to support disciplined laboratory operations in Aiken, SC. Apprentices will complete 40 hours/week of paid on-the-job training and classroom learning to earn a Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate from ATC, Augusta Tech, or Denmark Tech (Barnwell Campus).

Under supervision, apprentices will shadow operators, perform administrative duties, observe processes, handle materials and PPE, and complete required safety and RCI tasks as