Zero Power Physics Reactor (ZPPR) Nuclear Facility Operator

Job Description

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for! Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for! Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Nuclear Facility Operator. Our team works at the Zero Power Physics Reactor and Advanced Fuels Facilities located at MFC. Our team works an onsite 4x10s schedule located at our Materials & Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off. INL's Materials and Fuels complex (MFC) empowers the next generations of nuclear energy advanced and hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels and materials from fuel design, development, new fuel fabrication, post irradiation analysis, and advanced treatment and disposition. This is an exciting time of innovation for nuclear energy, where facilities such as ZPPR are being identified to host future micro-reactor demonstration projects. Responsibilities Include: • Skilled position where assignments are usually focused while working within established priorities, procedures, processes, requirements or specifications. • Personnel work under supervision to operate facility systems and conduct project operations within Zero Power Physics Reactor Facility (ZPPR) and Advanced Fuels Facility (AFF). • Work activities include handling, tracking, packaging, transferring, receiving, and storing fissionable materials. • Work environments are typical for nuclear facilities and include work inside gloveboxes, radioactive confinement tents, radiological hoods. • Requires knowledge of radiation safety and contamination control, industrial safety, materials controls and accountability, and criticality hazards control. • Also requires a practical knowledge of basic engineering theory in the areas of electrical power distribution, instrumentation and control, nuclear physics, heat transfer, thermodynamics and glovebox operations. • Must learn and comply with DOE conduct of operations requirements and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) principles.Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: • High School Education plus 2-4+ years equivalent experience OR 0-2+ years experience in related field with technical degree or certification (such as ESTEC program graduate) • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" / "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship and enrollment/certification in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). • Maintain Rad work II qualification, including donning and doffing of anti-contamination personal protective equipment and able to wear a full faced respirator. Job Information • Salary Grade: TS0100: 170 ($55,656 - $89,112) / Salary Grade TS0200: 180 ($62,640 - $100,224) • Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

• TDP: Testing designated position; It will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview: 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 5,000 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. INL Mission: Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure. INL Vision: Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure. Selective Service Requirements: To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity: INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO 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 your 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. Benefits & Salary: We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview]]>