Engineering Operator, Operations Engineer

Overview

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either Facility Operations Technician 4/5 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

This position will report to the TA-55 Equipment Operations Supervisor and will perform the required tasks assigned by the supervisor. The Facility Operations Technician 4/5 (experience-dependent) will be responsible for providing support for the day-to-day operations of ALDWP facilities at TA55.

Operator 4 ($71,200- $112,900)

Fully qualified, experienced operator as defined by the organization’s training and qualification program. Operates and monitors critical safety systems according to operating instructions. Responsible for safe execution of technical safety requirement surveillances or surveillances required to meet safety / authorization basis requirements. Performs technical tasks in support of operations, maintenance, science, or engineering activities. Provides direct support in operations, specification, construction, and/or design of facility mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical systems.

Checks and inspects operation and maintenance against predetermined standards. Follows process sheets or written / verbal directions. Observes equipment and control panels for operator messages or error indicators. Sets up and runs diagnostic test and reacts appropriately to the messages and reports errors or machine malfunctions as required. May work with and be responsible for multiple systems.

Operator 5 ($85,900 - $139,900)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level, a fully qualified operator is regarded as a facility expert and operates and monitors critical safety systems according to operating instructions. Recognized as the facility lead on off-shifts and required to make technical decisions regarding safe operations of nuclear facilities. Performs technical tasks in support of operations, maintenance, science or engineering activities.

Provides direct support in operations, specification, construction, and/or design of facility mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical systems. Checks and inspects operation against predetermined standards. Follows process sheets or written / verbal directions. Observes equipment and control panels for operator messages or error indicators. Sets up and runs diagnostic test and reacts appropriately to the messages and reports errors or machine malfunctions as required.

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What You Need

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience and understanding of the following aspects of equipment operations:

• Verbatim procedure compliance
• Hazard identification and analysis
• Configuration management

• Extensive knowledge of typical facility instrumentation and control, electrical and mechanical systems, sub-systems, and components (heating, ventilation, refrigeration systems, cooling towers, fire suppression/alarm systems, air compressors, pneumatic controls, etc.)
• Extensive experience troubleshooting and diagnosing service problems and determining procedure to repair.
• Demonstrated experience reading, understanding and explaining engineering, electrical, and mechanical drawings/specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication

Additional Job Requirements for Operator 5:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Expert understanding of and ability to identify work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration.
• Expert experience with lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures.

Training/

Certifications:

The Technician will be assigned the Equipment Operator qualification, will be assigned as a Glovebox Level 1 operator for PF-4 trolley troubleshooting and will be eligible to participate in additional pay programs when the required criteria are met.

Education/Experience at Operator 4 level: Requires a relevant Associate Degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at Operator 5 level: Requires an Associate s…