Description Summary The Operations Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient startup, testing, and operation of the advanced technology uranium enrichment Cascade and associated ancillary equipment (mechanical and electrical). The Operations Technician will also be responsible for centrifuge pump down, integrated system testing, start-up, operation and monitoring. The Operations Technicians reports to the 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. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 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. 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, startup 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 Alarm Response procedures under normal, off normal and emergency response conditions Maintain narrative log of shift activities and operational evolutions Use equipment and instruments to monitor personnel and work areas for potential radiological, chemical, and physical hazards May 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 resolution for identified deficiencies Other duties as assigned
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees