Production Operator O2

About the role

As a Level O2 Production Operator at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, you will perform direct production functions such as monitoring and operating process systems, handling nuclear materials, and ensuring safe and efficient operation of facility systems. You will operate equipment including forklifts, pumps, valves, cranes, instrumentation, and distributed control systems, conduct rounds, respond to alarms, and participate in event investigations while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work from standard site policies, special procedures, textbooks, training curriculum, shift logs, verbal turnover, and supervisory direction.
• Perform administrative functions such as completing process procedures, assembling and distributing daily morning reports, taking and documenting equipment readings, completing sample requests, using copier, completing store orders, participating in procedure development, and other administrative duties as required.
• Perform all duties of a Level O1 Production General Operator.
• Perform production process functions such as valving, chemical tank make-ups, pulling samples, and decontaminating equipment and facilities.
• Operate and monitor process instrumentation.
• Receive, handle and ship nuclear materials and railroad cars containing casks.
• Monitor process piping and equipment, inventory special nuclear materials in tanks and vault.
• Demonstrate success in specific Operations training functions.
• Order, stock and maintain supplies.
• Perform walk downs of operations.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, pumps, gang valves, samplers, railroad dinghy, and other equipment as needed.
• Operate and perform surveillance of auxiliary/support equipment.
• Communicate with managers, supervisors, operators and other support personnel to ensure safe, effective operations.
• Participate in event investigations.
• Be aware of changes in facility conditions (radiological, environmental, or potentially hazardous) and make appropriate notifications.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain appropriate security clearance for facility, and HRP when required.

Qualifications

• Completion of all Level O1 Production requirements.
• Qualification on facility training required for promotion to Level O2.
• Successful performance at Level O1 for 12 months with no previous related experience above Level O1 entry requirements.
• OR high school diploma, GED, or state equivalent.
• Must have completed ACT WorkKeys Assessment and achieved minimum scores of 2 in Workplace Observation, 3 in Graphic Literacy, and 3 in Applied Technology OR WIN Assessments: Work Ready Math Level 3, Work Ready Reading Level 3, Work Ready Data Level 2.
• Test scores must be within the last five years; official documentation must be provided.
• Minimum of at least one‑year previous experience as a qualified production operator (including completion of the SRS fundamentals program or technical college Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate Program).

Skills

Proficiency in operating forklifts, pumps, valves, cranes, instrumentation, and distributed control systems; ability to monitor process instrumentation and interpret DCS readings; strong administrative and documentation skills; adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
• Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Various wellness programs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Discounts and other supplemental benefits

Pay

Salary Range: $35.50 - $40.36 per hour.