Special Materials Representative

Special Materials Representative (SMR)

The Argonne Office of Material Control and Accountability invites you to apply for the Special Materials Representative (SMR) opening. This position implements the requirements regarding the management of nuclear and other materials at the Laboratory to maintain a dedicated safeguard program that maximizes the protection of nuclear materials and minimizes the impact of the program on facility operations.

• Serve as a Tamper Indicating Device (TID) Applicator by maintaining all aspects of the program, including application, removal and tracking.
• Generate Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). paperwork for onsite and offsite radioactive shipments and physically move radioactive material onsite.
• Participate in annual physical inventories of material balance areas.
• Provide material accountability services and support, including acquisition, transferring, shipping, and reporting abnormalities of nuclear material.
• Travel for training as required.

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Q-level security clearance.
• Certified hazardous material shipper with emphasis on radioactive material.
• Understanding of material controls and accountability operations principles.
• Proficiency with MS Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of nuclear, hazardous materials, safety practices and disposal regulations.
• Minimum of a 4‑year college degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a science field, health physics continuity, nuclear field, chemistry or security related field.
• Knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, accounting, and radiation safety.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of technical, professional and management personnel.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated organizational and time‑management skills and ability to provide detailed and accurate documentation.
• Ability to be a steward of Lab resources.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values:
  Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

• Proficient in LANMAS and Safeguards Management Software (SAMS).
• Knowledge of special nuclear materials accounting, inventory and reporting processes as defined in DOE and Argonne safeguards and security regulations.
• Knowledge of DOE, DOT and Argonne regulations and requirements regarding the transportation of nuclear and radioactive materials, and safe handling and storage.
• Working knowledge of Argonne National Laboratory and radioactive materials.
• Relevant experience in transportation of radioactive material, work at a DOE or nuclear facility, inventory and audit, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of the total rewards.

Argonne National Laboratory is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.