Chemical Processing Technician

About the role

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Chemical Processing Technician to support safe and efficient chemical processing operations involving depleted uranium materials in a controlled industrial environment. The role is essential to maintaining consistent and compliant chemical processing activities within HPDU operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processing equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate logs, batch records, and operational documentation.
• Monitor process parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow, and chemical concentrations to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Safely handle, transfer, and process depleted uranium (DU) and associated chemical materials.
• Follow all safety, radiological, environmental, and operational procedures while performing assigned tasks.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to contamination control and hazardous material handling standards.
• Support maintenance activities, including system shutdowns, startups, and equipment isolations.
• Respond to process upsets, alarms, and abnormal conditions in accordance with procedures.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, maintenance, and radiological control personnel.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and operational excellence initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Experience working with hazardous materials; DU or radiological environment experience preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures in a highly regulated environment.
• Basic understanding of process systems and industrial equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work in controlled or radiological environments.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Qualifications

• Technical training or associate degree preferred.
• Technical certifications in chemical processing or industrial operations.
• Experience working in nuclear, radiological, or highly regulated environments.

Skills

• Chemical processing operations.
• Hazardous materials handling.
• Radiological work.
• Process monitoring.
• Equipment operation.
• Log and record keeping.
• Personal protective equipment usage.
• Environmental compliance.
• Teamwork and communication.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance (as applicable for each role).

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $25.96 and $39.42 per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations.

The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.