Nuclear Technician

Title: Nuclear Technician

Location: Morris, Illinois,USA

Client: General Electric Hitachi / GEH

Duration: 12+ months

Role Summary andPurpose:

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 the day shift and independently conduct various radiological surveys, operations, and nuclear safety activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

As a Morris Operations Radiological Technician, you will:

• Uphold GEH Morris’ nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security, and quality.
• Independently conduct various maintenance and nuclear safety assignments.
• Perform radiological equipment repair and preventive maintenance.
• Operate radiological survey equipment, perform area radiological surveys and decontamination work,
• Perform radiological oversight of operations and maintenance activities.
• Maintain radiological reports, logs, and records.
• Ensure compliance with all compliance, safety, and quality regulations through the use of procedures, compliance calendars, databases, and tracking systems.
• Must work with minimum supervision, exercising independent judgment relative to techniques and methods pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.

Qualifications andrequirements:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum 5 years of commercial or military nuclear systems and operational experience. Experience must include radiological controls and health physics proficiency.
• Must be a US citizen. Ability and willingness to pass background checks 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 the entire shift. Must be capable of wearing hearing protection equipment.
• Considerable physical effort may be applied to routine daily activities. Intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds and manipulating bulky items. Exposure to awkward positions during maintenance tasks.
• Long periods of standing may be required. Climbing, bending, and stooping are required.
• 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 and HP Technician.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and shift variations, as needed.
• Ability to operate a computer

Additional Desired Characteristics:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite
• Effective problem identification and resolution skills.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Commute:

• Morris, IL 60450 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morris, IL 60450: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person