Reactor Operator

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

11h • $31 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring Advanced Reactor Operators to work at our Materials & Fuels Complex (MFC). This position is located at our Materials and Fuels Complex and works a 4x10 shift with every Friday off and variable rotating shifts during reactor testing.

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 design and fabrication through post irradiation analysis.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with 6+ years relevant experience OR associates with 2+ years relevant experience OR ESTEC graduate with 0 years relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in related technical field with 0 years relevant experience (Level 2)
• Graduation from high school or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR associates or ESTEC graduate with 4+ years relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree in related technical field with 2+ years relevant experience (Level 3)
• Graduation from high school or equivalent and 10+ years of relevant experience, OR associates or ESTEC graduate with 6+ years relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree in related technical field with 4+ years relevant experience (Level 4)
• Must be willing to work shift work during reactor testing.
• 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.
• Candidates selected for interview must have demonstrated the capability to successfully pass technical written exams and/or successfully completed college level or high school advanced placement math and science courses.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Reactor Experience
• Engineering Degree
• Nuclear Navy, MM, EM, ET

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform some maintenance on facility equipment and systems. Facility equipment and systems may include overhead handling systems, remote handling equipment, shielded casks, facility utilities, operational support systems, gloveboxes, and testing equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of facility operation, equipment performance, production, treatment and experimental data in logbooks, log-sheets, or other data packages by facility programs and administrative procedures.
• As requested, review and provide operational input to proposed procedures, procedural revisions, and proposed modifications to facility equipment/systems.
• Apply standard procedures for assigned tasks and known processes, such as experiments requiring minor modification and operating test equipment.
• Clearly understand and recognize the use of Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools in self and others with the knowledge of how and when to apply tools to a specific work task.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level