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Nuclear Operations Technician

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Nuclear Operations Technician

Minooka, IL

Job Description Summary

In this role, you are part of a team responsible for safe operations at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's Morris Operation facility (MO), a commercial nuclear waste storage facility. You will be assigned to a rotating shift, and independently conduct various operating, maintenance, and nuclear safety activities.

Job Description

As a Morris Operations Technician, you will:

  • Uphold GEH Morris' nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security and quality.
  • Perform rounds, monitor facility and equipment to ensure compliance and safe operation.
  • Independently conduct various operating, maintenance, and nuclear safety assignments.
  • Operate equipment/systems, including chiller, filtration, ventilation, and electric plant
  • Perform equipment repair and preventive maintenance
  • Operate radiological survey equipment, perform area radiological surveys and decontamination work, maintain radiological reports, logs, and records
  • Operate forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment, as needed.
  • As back shift emergency coordinator, take initial actions to stabilize site during off-normal conditions
  • Maintain shift status reports, logs, and records
  • Ensure compliance with all compliance, safety and quality regulations through use of procedures, compliance calendars, databases and tracking systems.
  • Work with minimum supervision, exercising independent judgment relative to techniques and methods pertinent to assigned area of responsibility.

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Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Minimum 5 years of commercial or military nuclear systems and operational experience. Experience must include mechanical systems proficiency.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
  • Ability and willingness to pass background check and site security requirements to obtain and maintain access to safeguards information (SGI), and unescorted access to protected GEH Morris Operations areas. Please note SGI access requires US Citizenship.
  • Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas, utilizing prescribed PPE.
  • Must be medically and mentally capable of wearing appropriate respiratory equipment, including full-face masks, for entire shift. Must be capable of wearing hearing protection equipment.
  • Considerable physical effort will be applied in machine and equipment repair. Ability to intermittently lift up to 50 pounds and manipulate bulky, heavy machine tools and parts. Exposure to awkward positions during maintenance tasks.
  • Long periods of standing may be required. Climbing, bending, and stooping required.
  • Must be able to climb and work at elevated levels, including ascending and descending ladders and pits, and working on scaffolds.
  • Must be able to operate motorized fork trucks, hand trucks, and overhead cranes.
  • Ability and willingness to complete the following training: Class A Safety, First Aid / CPR, Operator, Watchman, forklift, and crane.
  • Ability and willingness to complete site Emergency Coordinator Certification.
  • Ability and willingness to work a continuous rotating shift; overtime as needed. You will train on a day shift for approximately 6 months, and then move to a continuous rotating shift assignment.
  • Ability to operate a computer.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Pump and valve maintenance experience
  • Experience with troubleshooting, installation and/or servicing of industrial HVAC systems
  • Health physics/radiological controls background
  • Proficiency in fluid systems theory and operations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite
  • Effective problem identification and resolution skills. Strong math skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The pay for this position is $2,042.62 weekly. This position is also eligible for overtime and a night shift bonus. This position is expected to close on 8/31/2024.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Morris, IL 60450, USA
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3772492EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training