CHEMICAL HANDLER 2
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII · Newport News, VA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$57k–$74k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position is for a Radioactive Material Controller - RMCO, performing a variety of tasks in the controlling and monitoring of chemicals within the facility in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Monitors chemicals, related equipment, and waste system indicators
- Makes chemical and equipment adjustments to ensure proper system functioning and chemical solution balance
- Removes and disposes of waste chemicals, solvents, and acids
- Inspects hazardous waste production and storage units
- Maintains operational logs
- Cleans up chemical spills
- May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
- Work is performed in occasional hazardous working conditions and requires the use of specialized safety equipment and apparatuses
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Final clearance required to start
- High School/GED and 2 years of additional education and/or experience
- No relocation assistance available
- Not eligible for telework
- No travel requirements
Qualifications
- Nice to have: experience with handling radioactive material
Skills
- Good understanding of chemicals (acids, bases, oxidizers, flammables, reducers, water-reactives) in various forms (liquids, solids, gases, sludges, slurries) and related incompatibilities to prevent undesirable chemical reactions
- Ability to use specialized safety equipment and apparatuses
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
- On-site health centers
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Additional benefits may vary by division or work location
Pay
Salary range: $57,000.00 to $74,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.
Schedule
Full-Time, Shift: Multiple