Senior Operations Technician Energy

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life

Disability insurance

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Leaves of absence options

Flexible work options

Employee recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Senior Operations Technician Energy to join the team. You will perform process operations in a nuclear setting, operate equipment including FMH controls, and supervise support staff to maintain safety and environmental compliance.

Role requires learning FMH controls, potential radiological areas, and adherence to ALARA principles. US citizenship is required for project positions and related background checks will apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years of DOE/Nuclear Operations experience preferred.
• Forklift or manlift operating experience preferred.
• Hoisting and rigging experience preferred.
• Experience with fissile materials and radiological areas preferred.
• US citizenship required for project positions.

Responsibilities

• Stops work under unsafe conditions or when safety, environmental risk, or personnel safety could be affected.
• Maintains compliance with safety documentation (DSA, TSR) and Conduct of Operations procedures.
• Oversees activities of support personnel to ensure ESH&Q compliance.
• Identifies potential upsets and reports them to the Operations Supervisor.
• Ensures housekeeping and combustible loading requirements are met.
• Performs operations per approved programs and ALARA principles.
• Operates process equipment containing fissionable material and learns FMH controls.
• Supports activities requiring respirator use and required PPE.
• Performs walkdowns and validates new processes and procedures.
• Labels system components per guidelines.
• Operates manlifts, forklifts, bridge crane and rigging.
• Supports ISMS principles and Isotek Safety Culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOE/Nuclear operations

Forklift/Manlift

Hoisting & Rigging

Communication skills

MS Office

Ventilation systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

FMH controls

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Operations Technician Energy, to join our Team in our Oak Ridge, TN office.

Your role

• Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.


• Maintains compliance with requirements of safety documentation [including Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR)] and in accordance with Conduct of Operations guidelines and approved procedures.


• Oversees activities of support personnel to ensure compliance with ESH&Q and facility-specific requirements.


• Identifies potential occurrences or upset/unusual conditions and reports them to the Operations Supervisor.


• Ensures good housekeeping and combustible loading requirements are met.


• Conducts process operations in accordance with approved programs, procedures, and As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles.


• Performs work as Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) responsible for operating process equipment containing fissionable material or handling, moving or otherwise changing the location of fissionable material. Able to learn FMH controls, pass an exam, and maintain proficiency.


• Supports facility operations and maintenance activities that would require wearing a respirator, as needed.


• Performs walkdowns and validations for new processes and procedures.


• Labels system components by procedure guidelines.


• Operates manlifts, forklifts, bridge crane and handles rigging operations.


• Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.


• 4 years of DOE/Nuclear Operations experience preferred.


• Forklift or manlift operating experience preferred.


• Hoisting and rigging experience preferred.


• Experience working remotely with fissile materials and in radiological contamination areas, including Hot Cells, preferred.


• Basic communication, verbal and written skills.


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.


• Ability to learn ventilation, steam, air and water system components and functionality and qualify to operate systems.


• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.


• US citizenship required for AtkinsRéalis Isotek Systems project positions.


• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Rewards & benefits

AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include

• medical


• dental


• vision


• company-paid life


• short- and long-term disability benefits


• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting


• employee stock purchase plan


• Paid Time Off


• leaves of absences options


• flexible work options


• recognition and employee satisfaction programs


• employee assistance program


• voluntary benefits

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $21-$35 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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