Job Description

Requisition Id 14351 

Overview: 

We are seeking a Chemical Operator. In this role you will, under limited supervision, assist Transportation Management staff with the preparation of radioactive materials for transport. This position resides in the Transportation Management group in the Transportation and Waste Management Division (TWMD), Environment, Safety, Health and Quality Directorate (ESH&Q) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform physical packaging of radioactive materials to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Department of Energy, and ORNL regulations and requirements.
• Perform On-Site transportation of radioactive materials and containers to support Transportation Management operations.
• Maintain record keeping associated with shipping and receiving of radioactive materials, including Special Nuclear Material (SNM) and accountable radioactive materials.
• Operate fork trucks, overhead cranes, and other vehicles as needed to load/unload casks from hot cells.
• Maintain facility/process logs or data sheets.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic (or Required) Qualifications:

• High school diploma and a minimum of three years’ experience in nuclear operations, or Associate of Science Degree in a technical field.
• Work will involve various physical requirements and certain working conditions and as such a post offer, pre-hire physical will be required.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from DOE. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an on-going random drug testing program.
• This position requires Rad Worker II training (trained in-house after hire.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in a nuclear facility is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
• Commercial Driver’s License with an H (hazardous materials) endorsement.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov .

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

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