Nuclear Technician: Hands-On Reactor Ops

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Ben

401(k) Savings & CAP

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Nuclear Worker Technician at the Naval Reactors Facility site in Idaho. You will perform hands-on operation and maintenance of product-line equipment under a work controller, including material handling, testing, cask handling, and installation tasks.

The role requires rotating shift work and may require a mix of education or related experience, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational reliability for the nation’s naval nuclear fleet.

Qualifications

• Two years post-high school education (48 credit hours) or Journeyman Papers.
• High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years' related experience.
• Two years' Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nuclear material handling operations, transfers, dismantling, examining and testing.
• Operation and maintenance of product-line equipment for receipt, discharge, loading, examination, testing, dismantling, or refurbishing nuclear components.
• Cask handling operations and equipment installation/removal to support product-line activities.

Skills

Industrial equipment operation

Maintenance experience

Leadership potential

Education

Two years' Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience

High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years related experience

48 college credits

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Nuclear Worker Technician at the Naval Reactors Facility site in Idaho. You will perform hands-on operation and maintenance of product-line equipment under a work controller, including material handling, testing, cask handling, and installation tasks.

The role requires rotating shift work and may require a mix of education or related experience, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational reliability for the nation’s naval nuclear fleet.