Recycle and Assembly Technician

Centrus Energy•Piketon, OH

About The Position

The Recycle and Assembly Technician supports the assembly, testing, installation, transfer, repair, and operation of advanced centrifuge systems in a regulated, safety- and security-focused environment. The role maintains control of classified materials according to approved Operations and Security procedures and works with cross-functional teams to plan equipment testing, develop operating procedures and training materials, and support routine operational inspections. The technician assists with equipment turnover from construction, performs installation activities, and conducts functional acceptance testing. Duties include monitoring, operating, adjusting, and controlling equipment and related systems; recording operating data; completing startup and shutdown activities; and validating system performance under approved procedures and test plans. The role responds to equipment alarms during normal, off-normal, and emergency conditions and maintains detailed logs of shift activities and operational evolutions. The position also supports maintenance during facility startup, performance testing, repairs, and ongoing operations; conducts area walk-downs and documents findings and recommended corrective actions; and maintains centrifuge component and tool traceability documentation. The technician assists with receiving and verifying build components and completes work in accordance with established quality, safety, and security standards. The role requires a rotating shift schedule, overtime as required, travel for training as requested, and use of required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline; or successful completion of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program; or equivalent technical experience combined with a high school diploma or GED.
At least three years of plant operator experience within the last eight years in the chemical, nuclear, power generation, critical infrastructure, or similar industrial industries; military nuclear propulsion experience; or other comparable industrial experience.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a 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 the physical demands of the position.
Must be able to work overtime as required.
Must be able to complete Centrus Qualification Standards and the Job Specific Training Program.
Must be able to work in personal protective equipment as required by Health Physics and Safety requirements, such as a respirator, anti-Cs, or electrical safety gear.
Must complete a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Must meet employment eligibility verification requirements for work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Maintain control of classified materials in accordance with approved Operations and Security procedures.
Support assembly, testing, installation, transfer, repair, and operation of centrifuge systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan equipment testing and develop operating procedures and training materials.
Support routine operational inspections.
Assist with equipment turnover from construction and perform installation activities.
Conduct functional acceptance testing to confirm systems are ready for operation.
Monitor, operate, adjust, and control equipment, mobile equipment, systems, structures, and components.
Record operating data on approved forms and round sheets.
Perform equipment setting adjustments, startup and shutdown activities, and system performance validation according to approved procedures and test plans.
Respond to equipment alarms using approved procedures during normal, off-normal, and emergency operating conditions.
Maintain detailed narrative logs of shift activities and operational evolutions.
Perform and support maintenance for facility startup, performance testing, equipment repairs, and ongoing operations.
Conduct walk-down inspections of assigned areas, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain documentation supporting centrifuge component and tool traceability requirements.
Assist with receipt and verification of centrifuge build components.
Complete work in accordance with established quality, safety, and security standards.
Travel for training and development as requested by management.
Complete Centrus Qualification Standards and the Job Specific Training Program.
Work rotating shifts, overtime as required, and in required personal protective equipment.