Incinerator Technician

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Operates specialized incineration and processing operations in strict accordance with procedures. Operates a forklift and other heavy equipment as required and reviews documentation of radioactive materials for completion and accuracy.
• Receives, unloads, identifies, weighs and processes materials through incineration and systems operation activities.
• Prepares, seals and inspects containers for containment, reliability and redirects as required ensuring quality and reliability of product integrity.
• Performs critical maintenance including tearing down and rebuilding the refractory, cleaning the incinerator, auger repair and simple equipment maintenance as needed as well as during planned and unplanned work outages.
• Performs field operations including Field Readings, Hearth Ash and Fly Ash Changing and conveyor line operations. Troubleshoots issues and ensures ongoing system performance.
• Follows all safety rules, regulations and procedures. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• 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.
• Operates machinery as required.
• Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) up to level A when working in contaminated zones following the company's health physics regulations.
• 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.
• Tracks material using EWT and Work Bench.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly facility inspection rounds to ensure safety systems are within tolerances.
• Reviews, problem solves, performs quality checks on documentation of radioactive waste materials and outgoing radioactive shipments to ensure data is accurately tracked.
• Must be able to perform duties in a confined space.
• Demonstrates familiarization with multiple processes such as Waste Water Evaporator (WWE) Operations, Water Spray Operations, Air Operated Diaphragm Pump operations, Oil & Water Processing Operations, Incineration Operations, and Tracking Systems.
• Learns control room operations.
• Completes Incinerator Operation qualifications.
• Works under supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• CSE trained
• Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) trained
• Fall Protection Trained
• Strong general knowledge of basic chemistry including acids/bases and ph levels
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Effective communication skills
• Strong general knowledge of processes and procedures to perform work in zones safely
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot or cold)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work at elevated heights, i.e. portable ladders, fixed ladders, rolling platforms, etc.
• Ability to follow direction on a Work Authorization Document

Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Mechanical training preferred

Certifications

• Respirator qualified
• Rad Worker II
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Qualified

Required Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as Incinerator Technician or when qualifications are met and proficiency is demonstrated

Preferred Experience

• None preferred

Energy Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.