NUCLEAR MATERIAL COORDINATOR

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking candidates as a Nuclear Material Coordinator which includes three areas of responsibility:

Material Balance Area (MBA)Criticality Safety Officer (CSO)Operational Staff reporting to Fuel Fabrication Facilities

INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for DOE-NE, providing much of the nuclear research, development, and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment. MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities and infrastructure and offers the ability to perform research and development of nuclear fuels from fuel design, development and fabrication through post irradiation analysis.

Responsibilities Include:

The Nuclear Coordinator is a technical specialist and collaborate with other line managers within the MFC organization. Other key functions of the role are:

• The MBA/CSO custodian will be responsible for the effective process, oversight, and continuous assessment of criticality hazards controls, and the overall operational aspects of criticality safety and the MBA.
• Implementation of Criticality Hazards Control Statements (CHCH) and MBA controls will involve day to day interfacing with operations technicians, systems and design engineering, S&T personnel facility management and safeguards to solve MBA problems by selecting and approving appropriate techniques.
• Implementation of Nuclear Material Control Plan (NMCP) and MBA controls.
• Responsible for the completion of safeguards requirements associated with MBA areas and the calculation and verification of compliance with facility hazard categorization limits and rules.
• Provide technical assistance in matters regarding criticality safety relevant to facility operations.
• Complete a variety of operational activities, including but not limited to working with researchers to create fuel development plans; coordinating shipments inside and outside of the facility, and following work activities from beginning to end.

Minimum Requirements:

Level 2 or 3

• BS and 2-5 years proven experience.
• Technical experience in nuclear facility operations, testing, and maintenance is required.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements as they apply to operations of a nuclear facility.
• Working knowledge of DOE nuclear authorization basis requirements
• Must be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance and HRP, if required.
• Willing to acquire and sustain a RadWorker I or II qualification
• Must have demonstrated experience developing and accurately handling an inventory/database of high consequence items.

Salary Grade: 180

• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and phenomenal benefits. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview/. .

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PRIMARY LOCATION: United States OTHER LOCATIONS: US-ID-Idaho Falls JOB: Operations/Facilities ORGANIZATION: Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx) SCHEDULE: Full-time EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular JOB POSTING: Aug 2, 2021, 10:24:38 PM UNPOSTING DATE: Aug 24, 2021, 12:59:00 AM