Facility Technician

Description

• Loads and packs materials into containers for transportation, functions as a control room operator as required, operates a forklift and other heavy equipment as required and reviews documentation of radioactive materials for completion and accuracy. Operates specialized sorting, segregation, size reduction, treatment, and repackaging operations in strict accordance with procedures. May specialize in one area but will attain knowledge and skills in other areas of operations. Maintains facilities, systems and equipment and care for grounds and support equipment. Ensures optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, fire/life safety and elevators. Serves as point of contact for contractors for facilities renovation projects involving heating, ventilation and air conditioning and electrical and production floor arrangement. This role is likely to spend 70% of the time working on operational processes and projects, 30% of the time working on maintenance related activities based on customer and facility needs.
• Inspects buildings to identify maintenance issues such as clogged drains, leaky ceilings and faulty electrical switches. Reports on findings and creates work assignments for maintenance staff. Is responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical and related systems.
• Receives oral and/or written instructions from supervisors. Reads and interprets equipment, operations and procedures manuals, as well as waste processing specifications, to be accountable for activities within assigned areas.
• Prepares, seals and inspects containers for containment, reliability and redirect as required ensuring quality and reliability of product integrity.
• Receives, unloads, identifies, weighs and processes materials through sorting, shredding, overpacking, sea/land operation, resin, compaction, decontamination, special waste operation, metal melting, incineration, tracking systems operation and demolition support activities.
• Reviews, problem solves, performs data entry and quality checks on documentation of radioactive waste materials and outgoing radioactive shipments to ensure data is accurately tracked from receipt, through all operation processes and to final disposition.
• Executes on the preventative maintenance plans for facility equipment
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) up to level A when working in contaminated zones following the company’s health physics regulations.
• Drives tractor-trailers or other rigs to transport radioactive and non-radioactive materials within a local area.
• Follows all safety rules, regulations and procedures. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Operates machinery as required.
• Prepares bill of lading for transportation of materials in accordance with Department of Transportation requirements.
• Supervises, reviews and assists with maintenance work carried out by maintenance staff (i.e., skilled tradesmen, helpers and laborers). Performs the work of maintenance staff as required.
• Performs control room operations.
• Provides technical assistance to the maintenance manager as requested.
• Generates and reviews radioactive material shipment data to assure compliance with policies, procedures, licenses, contracts and appropriate regulations.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly facility inspection rounds to ensure safety systems are within tolerances.
• Maintains all logs, manifests, records and reports associated with all operations areas to issue and/or maintain the identity of all materials using bar codes.

Requirements

• Proficient on work bench and/or AccuTrack
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, twist at the waist and balance
• Forklift and crane operating certifications
• Demonstrates familiarization with multiple processes such as special waste, material processes, decontamination, incineration, metal melt, compaction, warehouse/yard and tracking systems.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment/hazwoper physical
• Ability to effectively communicate; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot or cold)
• Must be able to read and interpret Pick List instructions
• Ability to work at elevated heights, i.e. portable ladders, fixed ladders, rolling platforms, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to use hands and feet to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to work with machinery vibration, power tools, moving objects/hazardous machines, and slippery/uneven walking surfaces
• 4 years of technical training preferred
• 24 hour Hazwoper certification and Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) qualified
• Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Qualified/confined space qualified preferred
• Ability to work inside an office, outside and in extreme temperatures
• DOE Certified Rad Worker II and respirator qualified
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
• Proficient in a minimum of three areas
• An associate’s degree in a related technical field or
• Ability to see close and distance; basic colors/shades
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Strong general knowledge of processes and procedures to perform work in zones safely
• Ability to work with others and interact with the public
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Ability to operate equipment and drive a vehicle

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance