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On joining the Atkins’ Nuclear business, you’ll be an integral part of a team specializing in taking on the most challenging engineering projects and opportunities from technical leadership to project management. Existing relationships with major clients offer us a stimulating variety of work within a team which is rapidly developing to meet the challenge of sustainable growth and innovation in the energy industry.
Atkins Nuclear Solutions US is currently seeking Control Room Operators to join the nuclear team in Aiken, SC.
Job Description
Provides onsite shift oversight, control and documentation of licensed waste processing operations and equipment in accordance with system and facility requirements.
Serves as the authorized user and technical expert on operating procedures, processes and requirements and equipment operations and limitations.
Monitors system displays, programmable logic controls and instrumentation during operations
Operates the control room at an EnergySolutions waste processing facility to process a broad range of radioactive waste materials.
Maintains system balance, observes monitors and readouts and makes operational adjustments to control actions such as feed, conveyor, draft fan and stack. Ensures that—within the assigned process area—license
compliance, conduct of operations and procedural compliance are maintained during operations.
Fulfills the duties and maintains the training to act as an “authorized user” and holder of a radioactive material license. These tasks are necessary to ensure smooth company operations, compliance with company policies and procedures and site permits and customer requirements being met.
Receives oral and/or written instructions from the shift supervisor. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and waste material processing specifications.
Leads, trains, develops and directs the efforts of others as required to facilitate the operations process and to maintain employee qualifications. Works as a member of the team maintaining skills and qualifications up
to date. Provides backup support to other operations as necessary.
Directs technicians to take performance readings and to make operational adjustments that are not adjustable from the control room. Coordinates efforts of the entire team to ensure continuous operation and uses a two-way radio as necessary.
Performs preventive maintenance on process equipment and assists with major repairs/overhauls when necessary.
Maintains logs, records and reports to ensure the identification of materials throughout the process. Operates a computer to update information and records accordingly.
Wears full radiation dress clothing and equipment when working in contamination zones.
Follows all safety rules and regulations. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Participates in procedure development and revision, job hazard analysis and safety walkdowns as applicable.
Monitors and operates facility equipment using normal, abnormal and emergency operating procedures as required.
Operates equipment under the direction of a Test Engineer, the Test Operations Manager or a Shift Operations Manager in support of testing, commissioning and operations, as required by location.
Operates equipment within the bounds of the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) as applicable.
Maintains all required qualifications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Effective written and oral communication skills
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Basic computer skills, including the ability to operate equipment using the Human Machine Interface
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in extreme weather temperatures (hot or cold)
Ability to pass a pre-employment/hazwoper physical
Ability to successfully pass a fundamentals entry examination
Ability to comprehend procedure and work package instructions as applicable
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 2 years of operations experience
High School diploma or GED
Radioactive material control room operator certification required at all locations
TA-54 Area G or Waste Characterization, Reduction and Repackaging Facility Control Room Operator qualification required at the Los Alamos National Laboratory
Must be qualified as a Salt Waste Processing Facility Control Room Operator at the Salt Waste location
Due to current law, and in conjunction with the advertised position’s scope of work, candidates that are Non-US citizens are required to be submitted for further approval to the NNSA before being considered for hiring purposes. In addition, any candidates with dual citizenship in the US and another country must undergo further review for approval by the NNSA. Proof of citizenship will be requested upon receipt of application/resume.
Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Atkins is a drug free workplace.
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