NDA Technician - Oak Ridge, TN

About the role

Under direct supervision, performs nondestructive assay measurements as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities include assisting and supporting management in ensuring proper completion and documentation of assigned nondestructive assay measurements in accordance with all applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support management in ensuring proper completion and documentation of assigned nondestructive assay measurements are in accordance with all applicable requirements.
• Perform nuclear measurements (gamma ray spectroscopy) and data reduction sequences as necessary to evaluate items of interest or facilities for radiological constituents in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
• Perform statistical tests on data to determine radiological distribution and material composition.
• Affirm that the main elements of interest for the measurements comply with specific Data Quality Objectives to meet customer (NCS, NMC&A, Nuclear Facility Safety, and Waste) needs.
• Document and communicate all nuclear measurement and analytical results as required by protocol or procedure and in accordance with managerial direction.
• Set up, operate, and calibrate NDA instrumentation in accordance with procedural requirements and assist with identifying anomalies to ensure instrumentation will produce quality data.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent technical training, or two years of experience in the nuclear facility field.
• Able to complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
• Proven ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with standard Microsoft software.
• Knowledge of NDA data analysis algorithms and their limitations.
• Knowledge of NDA hardware, method selection, and limitations.
• Self-motivated, requires limited direction.

Preferred Requirements

• Meet ASTM C1490-14 5.2.4 NDA Qualified Instrument Operator requirements.
• Experience and knowledge of the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR).
• DoE "Q" clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a DoE "Q" clearance.
• Criminal Background Check.
• Pre-placement Drug Screening.

Benefits

This position requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card; or a U.S. passport as long as it clearly displays issuance date, expiration date, and color photo image. This is a mandatory requirement necessary for access to company facilities and/or for travel purposes. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses are identifiable by a gold star in the upper right corner.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.