Nuclear Facility Operator

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking candidates for Nuclear Research Facility Operators to work in the Analytical Research Laboratory (ARL). Our team works onsite a 4x10 schedule located out of our Material Fuels Complex (MFC) facility with every Friday off.

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, development, and fabrication through post irradiation analysis.

• Operate and perform some maintenance on facility equipment and systems. Facility equipment and systems may include overhead handling systems, 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 as required 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.

• Adapts and applies standard procedures for assigned tasks and known processes, such as experiments requiring minor modification and setting up 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 area.

• Work activities may include sample preparation of radiological material. Sample preparation includes, but not limited to, dissolution of samples, and separations. The work will be performed in hoods, gloveboxes, hot cells (using remote manipulators), and on the benchtop.

• High school (HS) diploma and two to four years of experience demonstrating a strong, mechanical aptitude, hand-eye coordination, electrical, or scientific application, or relevant associate degree, or ESTEC Graduate.

• Experience gained in a variety of industrial, laboratory or commercial settings.

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

• Candidates selected for interview will be required to show 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.

  Candidates selected for hire will be required to:

• complete clearance paperwork, qualifications and/or certification in a timely manner.

• complete on-going training and successfully passing numerous exams to demonstrate technical content knowledge.

• meet the expectations of all employees at MFC; demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, customer service mentality, and technical skills for the position.

• be willing to learn and comply with DOE conduct of operations requirements and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) principles.

• be willing and can complete Rad Worker II qualifications. Donning and doffing of anti-contamination clothing and wearing a full-face respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus.

Job Information:

• Salary Grade TS0100: 170 ($57,108 - $91,440) / Salary Grade TS0200:n180 ($64,272 - $102,840)

• 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

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 Requirements To 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 Opportunity Idaho 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 Accommodation We 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 Information When 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.

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