Outage Laboratory Technician I

About the role

Provide technical and administrative support to a workplace compliance program, including specimen collection, documentation, and equipment calibration in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines. This role will also certify others in specimen collection procedures, maintain required certifications, handle sensitive and confidential information, and support off-hours site collections as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills with excellent attention to detail. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Fitness for Duty (FFD) program, including the collection of breath and urine specimens and the maintenance of documentation in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 and federal and state regulatory guidelines as applied by the NRC, OSHA, HHS, and WAC.
• Conduct specimen collection and certify others in specimen collection procedures.
• Perform calibration of collection equipment.
• Must be willing to be called out for off-hours site collections as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a color blindness test, background check, and psychological evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the operation of the Alco-Sensor IV, RBT IV, and refractometer.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Train-the-Trainer Certification for Specimen Collection.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Calibration Technician Instructor and Collector certifications.
• Effective communication and human relations skills, with the ability to discreetly handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in the use of personal computer hardware, software, and various applications.
• Ability to work under critical deadlines and stressful conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to Columbia Generating Station.
• In-house training provided.
• Work sponsorship is not available at this time.
• Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
• Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

Benefits

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90 days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit options available: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Pay

Pay range: $18.20 - $28.96