Nuclear Facility Research Technician
About The Position
The Fuels Post-Irradiation Examination division is seeking Nuclear Facility Technicians to work in the Hot Fuels Examination Facility (HFEF), Idaho National Laboratory's flagship facility for conducting post-irradiation examinations of nuclear fuels and materials. This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex. Our team works a 4x10 schedule every Friday off. INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for DOE-NE, providing much of the nuclear research, development, and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment. MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels from fuel development and fabrication through post irradiation analysis. You will operate facility and process systems in Lab and Hot Cell Services nuclear facilities. Perform activities including, but not limited to, receiving, storing, packaging, tracking, analyzing and processing nuclear material in hot-cells, gloveboxes, vaults, radioactive material confinement tents and hoods.
Requirements
- Level 3: Graduation from high school or equivalent and 8+ years' experience, associates or graduate with 4+ years experience.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Practical experience with sample preparation, microscopes, periscopes, grinding, polishing, metallography, and micro-hardness testing.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Complete and maintain qualifications in designated specialized areas of facility and process operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2%25 employer contribution and up to 4.8%25 match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
