Nuclear Instrumentation & Calibration Technician

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Instrumentation & Calibration Technician to work in our Instrumentation and Controls department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.

INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for the United States Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, 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 development and fabrication, and post irradiation analysis. MFC helps support the National Reactor Innovation Center, which provides resources for testing, demonstration, and performance assessment to accelerate the deployment of new, advanced nuclear technology concepts.

Responsibilities Include:

You will calibrate, adjust, evaluate, modify, and repair electrical, physical, and dimensional measurement standards and measuring/test equipment to assure accuracy and traceability to national standards, physical constants, ratio-type devices, or agreement standards in nuclear and radiological facilities. Set up and develop measurement systems to provide calibration of new/unique instruments and devices. Troubleshoot faulty circuits and repair to ensure compliance to requirement specifications. Write procedures for engineering approval to ensure control and consistency of measurement processes

• Install, modify, repair, troubleshoot and calibrate nuclear reactor and facility equipment. Align, adjust, and calibrate equipment according to approved procedures or manufactures specifications.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance on nuclear systems and components.
• Install control and measurement instruments on existing or new research equipment and facility infrastructure systems.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable Technical Safety Requirements (TSR).
• Measure levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, processes.
• Use test equipment to troubleshoot and analyze instrumentation related circuits. Troubleshoot and repair component level failures which includes reading schematics, wiring diagrams, relay schedules; P & I Ds; operate Digital Volt Meters, signal generators, oscilloscope, current sources; and solder/de-solder components and integrated circuits to industry standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) / Programmable Automatic Controllers (PAC) programs and associated Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for industrial processes.
• Work with system engineers and nuclear facility operators to resolve problems.
• Identify and lead efforts to improve work control procedures and maintenance processes to improve efficiency and safety. Participate in work order planning and walk downs as assigned.
• Attend training as directed by the training coordinators and guidance.
• Mentor junior staff and look for opportunities to involve them in current projects.
• May originate Electronic Change Requests (eCR) to existing Instrument procedures and Reactor Control and Instrument drawings. Review Detailed Operating Procedures (DOP), Work Orders (WO) and work requests.
• Keep current standard lab calibration records on all test equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 2: High school or equivalent and two years' experience
• Level 3: High School or equivalent and 4 years related experience.
• Relevant experience commensurate with level.
• May be required to obtain and maintain additional security clearance level of Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification.
• Obtain Radiological Worker qualification within 45 days of starting work and maintain qualification for duration of employment.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred

• Associate of Science degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Laser Technology.
• Vocational Certificate (such as Process Instrumentation Control Vocational Certificate).

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level ($25.18/hour - $41.54/hour)/Level 3 $29.46 - $48.61). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

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 5,800 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.

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.

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