Leak Test Technician

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Performs the leak testing efforts for casks within the Company. Ensures compliance with Energy Solutions policies and procedures and with local, state and federal regulations. Performs cask work as part of a team of semi‑skilled and skilled workers.
• Performs leak testing on casks.
• Verifies work is being performed in accordance with the design package.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with all procedures governing leak testing.
• Provides required documentation on all completed jobs.
• Interfaces with internal customers to resolve issues that arise on leak testing casks in the field.
• Assists company vendors with leak testing efforts on various casks.
• Works with internal engineering and company vendors to develop new pre‑shipment leak testing program for 8‑120B and 10‑160B casks.
• Maintains company equipment inventory required to support leak testing efforts.
• Develops and reviews leak test procedures.
• Works with internal engineering to develop integral leak test for 8‑120B/10‑160B cask bodies.
• Inspects shipment rigging and assists in hooking slings/wire rope to crane rigging/hook(s).
• Helps secure containers. Determines when containers are secure and meet Department of Transportation regulations.
• Trains technicians on various tasks involving leak testing.
• May perform the work of an Operator 3, 4 or 5 as required.
• May provide the training of an Operator 3, 4 or 5 as needed and review the work of others as needed.
• Is responsible for maintaining inventory supplies and keeping rig inventories.
• Proctors specific/practical examination for personnel to be qualified in leak testing.
• Works on obtaining Level II qualifications in Pressure Change Measure Test (PCMT) and Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector (MSLD) leak testing techniques.
• May need to travel as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and understand engineering design documents including drawings, specifications and test instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow directions for assembly of components.
• Ability to assess and evaluate skills of techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Physically capable of performing work inside liners.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work off elevated platforms/ladders.
• Ability to bend and reach in different upper body positions.
• Skilled at using hand and power tools.

• Education:
  • High School diploma or GED.
• Certifications:
  • Must pass PCMT examination.
  • Must have completed Energy Solutions Leak Test Technician training and test.
  • Assistant Broker Qualification preferred.
  • Crane Qualifications preferred.
• Required Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years progressive experience in manufacturing.
• 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.