Tool Crib Attendant - Outage

Energy Northwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Northwest seeks a Tool Crib Attendant to support the Richland outage. You will manage measuring & test equipment (M&TE) and tools, issuing them to crews while ensuring accuracy and safety in a centralized crib.

The role emphasizes recordkeeping for traceability, adherence to health physics procedures, and ALARA principles to protect workers and the public. A high school diploma and basic computer skills are required, with ability to lift 60 pounds and operate in a nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with hand and power tools preferred.
• Computer skills (MS Office, 10-key).
• Capable of lifting 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Must have a valid Washington driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Control and issue M&TE and tools to crews from a central crib.
• Maintain records for traceability of equipment usage.
• Ensure safety and compliance with ALARA and Health Physics procedures.
• Coordinate with plant personnel to support outage activities.

Skills

Tool knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

M&TE tools

Job description

## Tool Crib Attendant - OutageApply: Richland, WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ26\\_339**Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.** **Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.** Work with great people earning great money while contributing to clean energy.Join the Energy Northwest team as we complete our 28th refueling outage at Columbia Generating Station.**GENERAL SUMMARY** This is a temporary position supporting the plant’s biennial refueling outage. Issues and maintains measuring & test equipment (M&TE) and tools to people from various organizations from a centralized location that results in cost saving and time saving methods that allows work to be performed efficiently and safely. This is accomplished in such a way as to reinforce our Core Values and to guide our daily activities. **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Control and issue M&TE and tools including specialty tools and vacuums to facilitate production quality consistent with established scheduled work while providing a measure of accountability.* Maintain M&TE/Tool Records for traceability of equipment usage to ensure a strong nuclear safety culture as measured by NRC indicators. The maintenance of the records allows trending and retrieval of information vital to the continual operation of Columbia Generating Station.* Conduct interface between the Standards Lab and Plant personnel to ensure the availability of M&TE/tools while maintaining a high quality exchange through open and honest communications and applying Mutual Gains Bargaining techniques.* Maintain inventories of M&TE, tools, chemicals/gases, and fuels/oils that enables workers within the Radiological Controlled Area (RCA) to perform work effectively by having a centralized location to draw needed items.* Maintain a safe working environment by maintaining inventories of personal protective equipment, ensuring rigging and hydraulic equipment has been tested and successfully performing small tool repair.* Maintain a safe radiological environment by following approved Health Physics Procedures and Practices and by interfacing with the Health Physics and Decontamination facility personnel to achieve As-Low-As-Reasonably-Achievable (ALARA) levels of radiation on the M&TE/tools and in the Tool Crib facilities.**REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** Applicant shall have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. A working knowledge of hand and power tools with a preference towards maintenance experience. A working knowledge of computers with a preference towards Microsoft Office products and 10-key experience. Applicant must be capable of repeatedly lifting sixty (60) pounds and must have a valid Washington State driver's license. Must be willing to work shift work as necessary. Incumbents who fail to gain the skill and knowledge required for Tool Crib Attendant II will be removed from the job. This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is: $32.94Pay In Lieu of Benefits Amount:$0.75 Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.