Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF) Nuclear Research Facility Technician

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF) Nuclear Research Facility Technician to work in our HFEF Research Operations department. Our team works a 4x12 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex.

Idaho National Lab (INL) will change the world’s energy future and secure our important infrastructure! Join us – change the future!

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at INL empowers the next generation of nuclear energy advances through hosting a unique combination of personnel, facilities, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities Include:

MFC offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels and material from fuels design, and fabrication through to post-irradiation analysis.

MFC has multiple openings for nuclear research facility technicians to work in the multiple facilities. Nuclear Research Facility Technicians perform a variety of work activities including tracking, packaging, transferring fissionable materials, and handling, and treating radioactive and hazardous material. Main functions of the position are:

• Skillfully operates and performs some maintenance on facility equipment and systems. Facility equipment and systems may include overhead handling systems, remote handling and manipulating equipment, shielded casks, facility utilities, operational support systems, gloveboxes and testing equipment. Requires watching gauges, dials, or other indictors to make sure equipment is working properly.

• Fully shows and integrates Human Performance Improvement (HPI) knowledge in all work processes. Contribute to an environment where use of HPI tools are the normal standard practice, expected and appreciated.

• Maintains 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, reviews and provides operational input to proposed procedures, procedural revisions, and proposed modifications to facility equipment/systems.

• Applies standard procedures for assigned tasks and known processes, such as experiments requiring minor modification and overseeing test equipment.

• Performs data analysis and maintains proper documentation, understand and perform material transfer limits, material at risk evaluations, criticality requirements, supports maintenance and engineering to perform equipment performance trending.

This position requires working nights on a 4 x 12 schedule with shifts beginning Sunday at 7pm with the last shift starting at 7pm on Wednesday.

*Minimum Requirements: *

• Level 2/Level 3: HS Diploma and four years of experience working in a similar nuclear environment, or a Vocational or technical certification such as Energy System Technology & Education Center (ESTEC), successfully completing required course work and 2 years’ experience, OR four years Nuclear Navy experience, nuclear NEC, Machinist’s Mate (MM), Electrician’s Mate (EM), or Electronics Technician (ET)

• Relevant experience gained in many industrial, laboratory, or commercial settings

• You must also have a firm understanding of conduct of operations and a practical knowledge of basic engineering theory in electrical power distribution, instrumentation and control, nuclear physics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics

• Successful completion of college level or high school advanced placement math and science courses with a min of a “C” grade as part of the interview process

• This position will require working nights on a 4 x 12 schedule with shifts beginning Sunday at 7pm with the last shift starting at 7pm on Wednesday

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship

*Job Information: *

• Salary Grade: TS0200 180 – ($64,272 – $102,840)/TS0300 190 – ($72,528 - $119,652)

• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% 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.

/INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions./

Selective Service RequirementsTo be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment OpportunityIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable AccommodationWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other InformationWhen applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.

Job: *Science Technician

Organization: *Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx)

Title: Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF) Night Shift -Nuclear Research Facility Technician

Location: ID-Idaho Falls

Requisition ID: 21241