Recycle and Assembly Associate Technician

Centrus Energy•Piketon, OH

About The Position

The Recycle and Assembly (RA) Operations Associate Technician is an entry-level position for individuals developing the skills and experience to become qualified RA Operations Technicians. The role provides hands-on training, mentorship, and operational experience for candidates who do not yet meet the minimum qualifications for the technician position. Under the direct supervision of qualified technicians and supervisors, Associate Technicians participate in routine operations while completing the RA Operations Technician Qualification Standards and required training program. Reporting to the Recycle and Assembly Operations Shift Supervisor, the Associate Technician supports safe, secure, and compliant plant operations by following operational, environmental, safety, quality, and security requirements. Under the guidance of qualified technicians and supervisors, the Associate Technician assists with operating, monitoring, testing, maintaining, installing, and starting up plant equipment, systems, structures, and components. The role includes working with classified materials in accordance with approved procedures; supporting equipment turnover from construction; participating in installation, functional acceptance testing, and performance validation; monitoring equipment and documenting operational data; responding to alarms using approved procedures; maintaining shift logs and operational records; inspecting facilities and documenting deficiencies; supporting maintenance, startup, testing, and repair activities; maintaining traceability records for centrifuge components and tools; assisting with receipt of centrifuge parts; and assembling, transferring, installing, repairing, and testing centrifuges. The Associate Technician also collaborates with cross-functional teams on equipment testing, operating procedure development, training initiatives, and routine operational inspections. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance, travel for training and professional development as needed, work rotating shifts and overtime as required, complete Centrus Qualification Standards and job-specific training, meet the physical demands of the position, and work in required personal protective equipment. Employment is contingent on required eligibility verification, pre-employment background check and drug test, and clearance-related requirements, which may include federal background investigations and subsequent reinvestigations. The stated estimated starting base salary is $64,417.60.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of the GED.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
Ability to travel for training and professional development as needed.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to successfully complete Centrus Qualification Standards and job-specific training.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
Ability to work in required personal protective equipment, including respirators, anti-contamination clothing, and electrical safety gear.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field; successful completion of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program; or equivalent technical experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with operation, monitoring, testing, maintenance, installation, and startup of plant equipment, systems, structures, and components.
Control classified materials according to approved Operations and Security procedures.
Support equipment turnover from construction.
Participate in equipment installation, functional acceptance testing, and performance validation.
Monitor equipment performance and document operational data.
Respond to equipment alarms using approved procedures.
Maintain shift logs and operational records.
Perform facility inspections and document deficiencies.
Support maintenance, startup, testing, and repair activities.
Maintain traceability records for centrifuge components and tools.
Assist with receipt of centrifuge parts.
Assemble, transfer, install, repair, and test centrifuges.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment testing, operating procedure development, training initiatives, and routine operational inspections.
Follow operational, environmental, safety, quality, and security requirements.
Complete the RA Operations Technician Qualification Standards and required training program.