HFEF Nuclear Facility Operator Level 2 and 3

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Facility Research Technician to work on our Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF) team. This position would work normally assigned 4x10 schedule at MFC with every Friday off, with the potential for alternate shifts and overtime pending future program and mission needs.

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at INL empowers the next generation of nuclear energy advances through hosting a unique combination of personnel, facilities, and infrastructure. MFC offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels and material from fuels design, development, and fabrication through to post-irradiation analysis.

The Fuels Post-Irradiation Examination Division is seeking nuclear research facility technicians to work in the Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF) Idaho National Laboratory's flagship facility for conducting post-irradiation examinations of nuclear fuels and materials. HFEF, located at the Materials and Fuels Complex, is a national research asset with the largest inert atmosphere hot cell dedicated to nuclear materials research in the United States. Nuclear Research Facility Technicians perform a variety of work activities including tracking, packaging, transferring, receiving, and storing fissionable materials, as well as handling, and treating radioactive and hazardous material. Key functions of the position are:

• Skillfully operates and performs minor maintenance on facility equipment and systems, keeping distractions to a minimum. Facility equipment and systems may include overhead handling systems, remote handling and manipulating equipment, shielded casks, facility utilities, operational support systems, gloveboxes and testing equipment. Requires demonstrating strong mechanical aptitude, hand-eye coordination to watch gauges, dials, or other indictors to verify that equipment is working properly.

• Looks for opportunities to improve the team and work environment by fully demonstrating and integrating Human Performance Improvement (HPI) knowledge in all work processes. Contributes to an environment where use of HPI tools is the normal standard practice, expected and appreciated.

• Maintains accurate records of facility operation, equipment performance, production, treatment and experimental data in logbooks, log-sheets, or other data packages as required by facility programs and administrative procedures.

• As requested, reviews and provides operational input to proposed procedures, procedural revisions, and proposed modifications to facility equipment/systems thinking creatively.

• Adapts and applies standard procedures for assigned tasks and known processes, such as experiments requiring minor modification and setting up and operating test equipment.

• Performs data analysis and maintains proper documentation, understands and performs material transfers within established limits, material at risk evaluations, criticality requirements, supports maintenance and engineering to perform equipment performance trending.

• Engages quickly, is flexible, adjustive and responsive to personnel from other disciplines to achieve mission outcomes.

• Track, package, transfer, receive, and store fissionable materials and handle and treat radioactive and hazardous material.

• Operate and perform maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Support researchers with loading/unloading/maintaining advanced research systems, remote handling equipment, shielded casks, facility utilities, operational support systems, gloveboxes, shielded hot cells, and testing equipment.
• Perform operations in accordance with approved procedures and DOE requirements.
• Complete and maintain qualifications in designated specialized areas of facility and process operations.
• Track, package, transfer, receive, and store fissionable materials; construct power units for space and security systems; and handle and treat radioactive and hazardous material.
• Maintain accurate records of facility operations, equipment performance, production, treatment, and experimental data.
• Perform technical procedures that range from standard to specialized.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: HS and 6 years relevant experience, AS and 2 years relevant experience, ESTEC grad, Bachelors degree in applied science or technology, US Navy as NEC (Nuclear), MM (Nuclear), EM (Nuclear) or ET (Nuclear). Relevant experience in working in a nuclear, utility, or commercial setting is required.
• Level 3: HS and 8 years relevant experience, AS and 4 years relevant experience, ESTEC and 4 years of relevant experience, Bachelors degree in applied science or technology and 2 years of relevant experience, two years' experience in US Navy as NEC (Nuclear), MM (Nuclear), EM (Nuclear) or ET (Nuclear) or Level II nuclear technician with demonstrated abilities/qualifications to perform level III work.

• Relevant experience working in an industrial or commercial environment where candidates can demonstrate a strong mechanical aptitude, strong hand-eye coordination, electrical, skilled trades, or scientific application.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($30.89/hr - $50.87/hr) / Level 3 ($36.08/hr - $59.52/hr). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or related fields.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and may work in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and operating a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.