Production Operator Apprentice

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-the-job training

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is hiring Production Operator Apprentices to support disciplined laboratory operations in Aiken, SC. Apprentices will complete on-the-job training and earn a Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate from ATC, Augusta Technical College, or Denmark Tech under supervision.

The 40-hour workweek combines paid OJT with classroom learning for certification and skill development. Apprentices will shadow experienced operators, perform administrative duties, and learn to

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; scores within last five years.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Shadow qualified production operators following standard procedures and training materials.
• Perform administrative tasks such as documenting readings and maintaining logs.
• Observe production processes and assist with instrument monitoring and sampling.
• Operate and monitor process instrumentation and related equipment.
• Handle and ship nuclear materials and government- or company-owned assets safely.

Skills

Work Keys

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS/BS in technical or STEM

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory Operations & Facilities are seeking to hire Production Operators to support disciplined laboratory operations. This is a full-service employment position for SRNL in which apprentices will be hired to complete on-the-job training (OJT) and earn a Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate from Aiken Technical College (ATC), Augusta Technical College, or Denmark Tech (Barnwell Campus) under the guidance of a qualified production operator and /or instructor. The work schedule will consist of 40-hours per week of paid OJT and classroom learning.

• Apprentices will enroll in and achieve the Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate at ATC and obtain a grade of 80% or better in all courses; the courses consist of Chemistry, Physics, Industrial Instruments, Radiation Protection and Hydraulics/Pneumatics
• Shadow qualified production operators observing work from standard and special procedures, training, shift logs, verbal turnover and supervisory direction
• Perform administrative functions, such as completing process procedures, taking and documenting equipment readings, using copier, completing store orders, participating in procedure development and other administrative duties as required
• Observe production process functions such as valving, chemical tank make-ups, pull samples, decontaminate equipment and facilities
• Operate and monitor process instrumentation on a simulator if available
• Receive, handle and ship nuclear materials and railroad cars containing casks
• Monitor process piping and equipment, inventory special nuclear materials in tanks and vault
• Order, stock and maintain PPE supplies within the facility
• Meets the physical requirements for the essential job duties, which may include handling 50 pounds, climbing, bending, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures, wearing protective clothing/equipment, including respiratory
• Perform walk downs of procedures / technical work documents
• Operate under instruction, equipment such as forklifts, pumps, gang valves, samplers, and other equipment as needed to perform necessary functions.
• Observe operation and performance of surveillance of auxiliary/support equipment.
• Meet facility specific qualification/certification standards
• Will be required to complete Advanced Rad Worker Training (ARWT) and perform task-specific RCI functions
• Successfully complete the nuclear fundamentals and on-the-job training as prescribed in the apprenticeship program in preparation to perform SRNL production operator duties
• Perform Lockout / Tagout functions

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Must have completed ACT Work Keys Skills Assessment and achieved the minimum scores: Workplace Observation= 2, Locating Information = 4, Reading for Information = 4, Applied Technology = 3. Test scores must be within the last five years.
• If necessary, must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a technical or STEM related discipline from an accredited program.

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the "About" tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at [e-mail] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.