Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 3/4

About the role

The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician position at either the Level 3 or Level 4, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 3:
  • Support the Waste Characterization, Reduction, and Repackaging Facility (WCRRF) as a member of the Glovebox Downsizing Team.
    • Receipt and shipment of waste containers.
    • Moving containers and gloveboxes using forklifts and lifting tables.
    • Manual downsizing of gloveboxes.
    • Packaging glovebox components into approved waste containers.
    • Handling hazardous waste.
    • Operating material handling equipment.
    • Performing work safely in accordance with approved procedures and conduct of operations principles.
• Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 4:
  • Support the Waste Characterization, Reduction, and Repackaging Facility (WCRRF) as a member of the Glovebox Downsizing Team.
    • Receipt and shipment of waste containers.
    • Moving containers and gloveboxes using forklifts and lifting tables.
    • Manual downsizing of gloveboxes.
    • Packaging glovebox components into approved waste containers.
    • Handling hazardous waste.
    • Operating material handling equipment.
    • Performing work safely in accordance with approved procedures and conduct of operations principles.
  • Independently perform advanced waste handling operations.
  • Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment with a high degree of proficiency.
  • Utilize skill saws, Sawzall tools, and other hand tools during glovebox downsizing activities.
  • Aid in resolving operational issues.
  • Provide guidance to less experienced personnel while ensuring work is performed safely in accordance with approved procedures, conduct of operations principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Knowledge and experience handling and/or transporting hazardous waste.
  • Knowledge of Type A and Type B shipping containers, waste processing, safety basis, and conduct of operations principles.
  • Ability to understand inspection and characterization data on waste containers.
  • Experience following operating procedures, shift orders, and facility standing orders.
  • Ability to assist in preparing waste handling reports.
  • Experience working in radiological areas or ability to qualify as a Radiological Worker.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear and Hazardous Materials Technician 4:
  • Highly proficient as a Forklift Operator.
  • Highly proficient utilizing skill saws, Sawzall, and other various hand tools.
  • Experience utilizing LANMAS/WCATS.
  • Experience wearing an Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) or Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

Qualifications

• Education/Experience at Lower Level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Education/Experience at Higher Level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a nuclear facility.
• HAZWOPER certification.
• RCRA certification.
• Forklift certification.
• Crane operator certification.
• HMPT certification.
• Experience utilizing LANMAS/WCATS.
• Experience wearing an Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) or Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR).