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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Isotope Production Facility Operator (Engineered Systems Tec 3/4)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $101K/yr

3+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking an Isotope Production Facility Operator to provide electro/mechanical and operational support for the irradiation of production and R&D targets. The role involves conducting irradiation activities, maintaining complex systems, and participating in research for novel isotopes.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as an IPF operator to conduct irradiation activities and to provide technical support for associated electro/mechanical systems

Assist in fabricating, installing, maintaining, and repairing electro-mechanical systems critical to the operation of the Isotope Production Facility

Support scheduled after hours on-call periods, requiring a 45 minute call-in response time

Assist with target loading and shipping operations including receiving and maintaining a CDL driver's license with HAZMAT endorsement

With consideration of ALARA, work in high radiation areas with contaminated and activated items, including work requiring respiratory protection

Qualification

Electro-mechanical systemsControl systemsRadiological workData trendingAnalysisElectrical/Mechanical system designTechnical documentationEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Experience with installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment, pneumatic or hydraulic systems, and/or control systems

Solid understanding of technical concepts and designs

The ability to learn safe and responsible handling of highly radioactive and hazardous materials including the use of manipulators for remote handling of materials in hot cells and wearing a respirator

Effective oral and written communication skills, including effective interpersonal skills with management, team members, other employees and customers

Ability to obtain Q-clearance which typically requires US citizenship

Ability to read and understand written or verbal instructions, blueprints, drawings, layouts, and other related specifications

Experience with data trending and analysis

Experience with Electrical/Mechanical system fabrication

Proven ability to meet deliverables in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Experience developing and working from formal drawings/schematics

Demonstrated experience developing technical document/procedures and work documents

Electrical / Mechanical system design experience

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

Position requires an Associates' Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Preferred

Current experience in safely operating a complicated process or facility under formal conduct of operations, such as the operation of a charged-particle accelerator or nuclear power reactor

Familiarity with computer control systems (PLC)

Experience with electronics test equipment

Applied knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) software and industrial control software. Competency in the use of proficiency software such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience performing radiological work in PPE (respirator etc.)

Experience with tele-manipulators

US Navy nuclear reactor operator training