Operations Technician – GEH Morris Operation

About the role

In this role, you are part of a team responsible for safe operations at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s Morris Operation facility (MO), a commercial nuclear waste storage facility. You will be assigned to a rotating shift, and independently conduct various operating, maintenance, and nuclear safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Uphold GEH Morris’ nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security and quality.
• Perform rounds, monitor facility and equipment to ensure compliance and safe operation.
• Independently conduct various operating, maintenance, and nuclear safety assignments.
• Operate equipment/systems, including chiller, filtration, ventilation, and electric plant.
• Perform equipment repair and preventive maintenance.
• Operate radiological survey equipment, perform area radiological surveys and decontamination work, maintain radiological reports, logs, and records.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment, as needed.
• As back shift emergency coordinator, take initial actions to stabilize site during off-normal conditions.
• Maintain shift status reports, logs, and records.
• Ensure compliance with all compliance, safety and quality regulations through use of procedures, compliance calendars, databases and tracking systems.
• Must work with minimum supervision, exercising independent judgment relative to techniques and methods pertinent to assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial or military nuclear systems and operational experience. Experience must include mechanical systems proficiency.
• Must be US citizen.
• Ability and willingness to pass background check and site security requirements to obtain and maintain access to safeguards, and unescorted access to protected GEH Morris Operations areas.
• Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas, utilizing prescribed PPE.
• Must be medically and mentally capable of wearing appropriate respiratory equipment, including full-face masks, for entire shift. Must be capable of wearing hearing protection equipment.
• Considerable physical effort will be applied in machine and equipment repair. Intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds and manipulating of bulky, heavy machine tools and parts. Exposure to awkward positions during maintenance tasks.
• Long periods of standing may be required. Climbing, bending, and stooping required. Must be able to operate motorized fork trucks, hand trucks, and overhead cranes.
• Exposed to ladders, pits, scaffolds, etc. Must be able to climb and work at elevated levels.
• Ability and willingness to complete the following training: Class A Safety, First Aid / CPR, Operator, Watchman, forklift, and crane.
• Ability and willingness to complete Emergency Coordinator Certification.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and shift variations as needed.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, both mechanical and electrical.

Skills

• Pump and valve maintenance experience.
• Experience with troubleshooting, installation and/or servicing of industrial HVAC systems.
• Health physics/radiological controls background.
• Proficiency in fluid systems theory and operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite.
• Effective problem identification and resolution skills. Strong math skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).
• Additional benefits include 12 paid holidays.

Pay

The weekly pay for this position is 2,067.28 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.