Senior Technician: High-Temp Reactor Systems

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, WA is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Technician to support operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of high-temperature reactor systems and associated process equipment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with researchers and engineers to execute experimental and pilot-scale operations safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant mechanical experience, or technical institute AA degree with 2 years of relevant mechanical experience.
• Capable of learning to operate high-temperature and high-pressure equipment and related lab systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills with reactor components.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate high-temperature reactor systems following procedures and safety requirements.
• Assemble, disassemble, maintain, and troubleshoot reactor systems and related equipment.
• Install and maintain tubing, valves, fittings, pressure gauges, pumps and related components.
• Perform inspections, leak checks, startup/shutdown, and routine maintenance.
• Document operating conditions and equipment performance.
• Monitor process parameters and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to safely execute experiments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on with process equipment

Procedures discipline

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical Institute graduate

Tools

Hand tools

Tubing fittings & valves

Measurement instruments

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, WA is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Technician to support operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of high-temperature reactor systems and associated process equipment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with researchers and engineers to execute experimental and pilot-scale operations safely and effectively.