Associate Technician - Recycle & Assembly

Centrus Energy•Piketon, OH

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About The Position

The Recycle and Assembly (RA) Operations Technician is an entry level position in the Recycle and Assembly organization. This position provides work experience for individuals(s) who do not meet the minimum education and experience level required to qualify as an RA Operations Technician. The Associate position provides an opportunity for applicants to gain the necessary training and experience required to advance to the RA Operations Technician position. This position will be an understudy to qualified RA Operations Technicians participating primarily as a team member performing routine tasks under the direct oversight of a qualified technician or supervisor. The Associate Technician must successfully complete the RA Operations Technician Qualification Standards and training program for advancement to the RA Operations Technician position. The Associate RA Operations Technicians report to the Recycle and Assembly Operations Shift Supervisor. The incumbent adheres to plant policies, rules, and regulations to ensure a safe workplace and to remain compliant with procedures from operations, environmental, safety, quality assurance, security and other groups. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Requirements

High School diploma or satisfactory completion of the General Educational Development test (G.E.D.)
Associate of Science Degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences or successful completion of the US Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program or equivalent technical experience.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" level security clearance
Must be able to travel for training and development as requested by management
Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule and meet physical demands of the position
Must be able to work overtime as required
Must be able to complete Centrus Qualification Standards and Job Specific Training Program
Must be able to work in Personal Protective Equipment as required by Health Physics/Safety requirements, i.e., respirator, anti-Cs, or electrical safety gear
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made.
In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Responsibilities

Control classified material per approved Operations and Security procedures.
Work with cross functional teams to plan equipment testing requirements, develop operating procedures, training modules and routine operation inspections
Assist with equipment turnover from construction and perform installation and functional acceptance testing
Monitor, adjust, and control equipment, mobile equipment, systems, structures and components ensuring proper operation and record data on approved round sheets and forms in accordance with approved operating procedures
Adjust equipment settings manually and through computer control, start-up, shut down and validate performance in accordance with approved procedures or test plans
Respond to equipment status alarms with approved procedures under normal, off-normal and emergency response conditions
Maintain narrative log of shift activities and operational evolutions
Perform and/or assist with a variety of maintenance activities to support system and facility start up, performance testing, select repair, and operation
Perform walk-through inspections of assigned areas; document and provide recommendations for identified deficiencies
Maintain documentation of traceability of centrifuge build components and tools
Assist with receipt of centrifuge build components
Assemble, Transfer, Install, Repair, and Test Centrifuges