Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 3​/4

** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 3 or 4 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.*
* NPI-7 is looking for a Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Technician to join our team! NPI-7 is extremely busy providing the safe, efficient and compliant shipping of all radioactive and hazardous materials generated at the TA-55 Plutonium Facility, the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research (CMR) building, the TA-50 Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility (RLWTF), the Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB), the Transuranic Waste Facility (TWF) and the Radioassay and Nondestructive Testing Facility (RANT).

We offer plenty of opportunities to learn new things and a supportive environment when challenges arise. You will never be bored and will find satisfaction working in this dynamic environment. This position involves performing work both inside and outside of buildings in varying weather conditions. Our team members comply with a variety of nuclear management related requirements; work independently on challenging concurrent projects, requiring close cooperation, adaptability, initiative and willingness to provide support wherever needed to meet LANL's national security mission.

** Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 3 ($64,700 - $101,400)*
* The Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Technician 3 will interface with teams within the division and with other groups within TA-55 and the Laboratory. The selected candidate will primarily support activities such as the handling, packaging, and documenting hazardous and radioactive material; managing RCRA storage areas; and ensuring all results, materials, processes and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to the established requirements.

** Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 4 ($71,200 - $112,900)*
* In addition to what is outlined at the lower level, the Nuclear & Hazardous Material Technician 4 will work directly with various organizations to manage TRU/TRU hazardous waste disposition activities throughout TA-55. Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, handling drums and/or other containers of waste, lift, and document hazardous and

radioactive waste exhibiting chemical and radiological hazards in accordance with written work instructions, package and handle fissile material to include, but not limited to, staging per criticality safety limits, manage RCRA waste storage areas including knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, and handling requirements, contribute to Integrated Work Documents, Detailed Operating Procedures, or other work planning documents, perform upkeep and maintenance of records reflecting storage area, inventory and inspections, waste profiles, disposal requests, shipping paperwork, and waste characterization information, foster a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and follow established procedures for routine work.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* ** Problem Solving:
** Demonstrated experience in recognizing technical problems, and applying analysis and testing, to identify suitable solutions and effectively document and communicate results.

** Independent Judgement:
** Demonstrated experience performing work and prioritizing tasks with nominal supervision, as well as contributing to a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.

** Skills/Expertise:
** Demonstrated experience in proper use of personnel protective equipment including air purifying respirators.

** Customer Service:
** Demonstrated success in providing good customer service.

** Education/Experience for Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 3:
** Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** DOE 426.2A:
** Requires High School Diploma (or equivalent, i.e., GED)

** Additional

Job Requirements for Nuclear & Hazardous Materials Tec 4:*
* ** Professional Level

Experience:

** Knowledge and experience performing PIC duties for TRU operations and knowledge of and experience with handling solid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes.

** Regulations/Compliance:
** Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to the handling of solid, liquid, hazardous, radioactive, and/or mixed wastes; understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures; ability to understand inspection and/or characterization data on waste containers.

** Policy/Procedures:
** Knowledge of the Laboratory's waste handling policies, practices, and procedures; demonstrated experience managing RCRA waste storage areas including knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, and handling requirements; knowledge and…