Materials Characterization Worker - A

About the role

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 promotes a positive culture 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.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Knolls Facilities & Infrastructure team. Apply to this position if you're seeking to work in a mission-driven, technically diverse and dynamic environment with a strong technical team focused on learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform material characterization included but not limited to radiological and non-radiological soil sampling, paint sampling, and asbestos sampling for TSCA metals, PCB's and other regulated constituents
• Maintain qualifications required to conduct work including but not limited to, contamination worker, glove bag/box worker, catch/drape
• Assist with radiological spills, drills, assist with the constructing of CSCA's and decontamination tents as needed
• Operate sampling equipment, perform work in accordance with Technical Work Documents

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Experience with the use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment operation
• Ability to perform simple maintenance and troubleshooting on tools/equipment
• Comfort reading basic instructions, diagrams, or equipment labels
• Familiarity with safe operating practices and PPE requirements
• Follows procedures and instructions accurately
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively
• Problem-solving mindset, can think through issues and propose solutions

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital 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

Pay

$39.80 hourly. 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.