Senior Environmental Health Technician

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings program

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking qualified personnel to support testing and radiological work, including assembly, configuration, operation, and decommissioning of facilities. You will work within the Radiological Work Team to handle radioactive materials and systems, while maintaining safety and hygiene skills per technical documents.

The role requires a mix of education and experience as outlined, with a national-asset environment emphasizing reliability and safety for naval propulsion

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Journeyman's papers in related field with 5+ years experience.
• Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification with 5+ years experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and extend the mission by preparing, assembling, configuring, operating, maintaining and decommissioning testing and production facilities.
• Work as part of the Radiological Work Team and handle radioactive material and systems.
• Obtain and maintain safety and hygiene skills for radiological work per Technical Work Documents.
• Contribute to testing capability improvements and data support for new technologies and the fleet.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security requirements in a national asset environment.

Skills

Nuclear lab exp

Radiological work exp

Advanced radiological quals

Hands-on to TWD

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Journeyman's papers in related field

Associates degree in related field

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The RML Operations Unit focuses on supporting the testing capabilities of the laboratory. The laboratory performs examinations of equipment for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. These examinations and test data support new technologies and the fleet. This dynamic environment involves all aspects of nuclear work. The RML Operations Unit is seeking individuals to support and extend our mission. A successful candidate will perform work associated with preparations, assembly, configuration, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of testing and production facilities, consistent with qualifications and assigned job tasks in the RML and as a team member of the Radiological Work Team. The team is responsible for the execution of a wide variety of complex work tasks involving radioactive material and systems. As a national asset, NNL provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well as excellent work/life balance and employment stability.

*The candidate will be required to obtain and maintain safety and hygiene skills necessary to execute radiological work per Technical Work Documents.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Journeymans Papers in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Current or previous experience working in the nuclear industry in a laboratory setting
• Current or previous radiological work experience
• Possesses Advanced Radiological Qualifications (i.e. Qualified Monitor, PRCS, RAM Transporter, Contamination Worker)
• Ability to perform hands on work to a Technical Work Document
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$77,900.00 - $119,300.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense‑owned Nuclear Power Training Unit‑Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world‑class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.