Nuclear Worker Technician at Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Idaho Falls, ID
About the Job
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
Work in an exciting, collaborative team environment and be a part of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory legacy dedicated to supporting the mission of the US Navy.
At the (NRF) Naval Reactors Facility site, the Nuclear Worker Technician performs specifically assigned duties relative to the following:
• Nuclear Material handling operations, transfers, dismantling, examining, and testing.
• Operation and maintenance of the product line equipment required for receipt, discharge, loading, examination, testing, dismantling, or refurbishment of nuclear components and associated hardware.
• Cask handling operations, cask preparation for nuclear material removal, transfer, discharge, loading, preparation, and shipment.
• Operation of equipment required for cask receipt, discharge, loading, and shipment.
• Installation and removal of equipment, components, and waste to support nuclear product line activities.
Technicians are required to perform continuous training and successfully pass numerous written and practical exams to validate required knowledge and abilities. They must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, ownership, and courage in their work, with a drive for continuous improvement.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
• Two years post high school education from an accredited college or vocational school; or equivalent relevant training.
OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience in a mechanical field or nuclear material handling.
OR
• 2 years NNPP experience.
Preferred Skills
- Professional experience in equipment operation and maintenance.
- Education and/or experience in a mechanical field.
- Education and/or experience in nuclear material handling.
- Experience in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
Jobs categorized as subject to a collective bargaining agreement will adhere to the pay rates, wage increases, progression schedules, and other parameters identified and negotiated in said agreements. Wages and other compensation details are subject to change based negotiated changes to the collective bargaining agreements.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
