Operator

Job Ref

675

Location

Eunice, New Mexico

Salary

Competitive

Job Type

Permanent, Uncategorised

Function

Operations

Role

Uncategorised

Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is the only large-scale uranium enrichment facility in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

Monitors, controls, and operates uranium enrichment equipment and other production related equipment at Urenco USA to produce enriched uranium while protecting the health and safety of the public and plant employees and preventing damage to plant equipment and structures.

Education and Experience

- High School Diploma or GED. - 1+ years of related work experience in a technical, chemical, or operations work environment.

Job Details

- Work Location: UUSA site in Eunice, NM

- Rotating Shift: 12-hour shift, 4 days on, 5 days off

- Days/Nights/ weekends/ and some holidays

- Travel may be required less than 10% of the time

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L security clearance.

- Emergency Response Organization (ERO) qualification is required

- Potential environmental conditions include: general office environment, extreme cold or heat, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, plant/production environment, high, precarious places, low light, near moving mechanical parts, outdoors, radiation, risk of electrical shock, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and wet or humid conditions (non-weather).

Primary Functions

- Achieve and maintain qualifications as an enrichment plant operator up to and including Control Room Operator qualification in accordance with the UUSA Operator training program.

- Perform the following under moderate supervision:

- Operate enrichment process and plant utility systems and equipment.

- Perform cylinder handling activities including connecting and disconnecting cylinders, sampling, and blending operations.

- Maintain awareness of plant conditions by conducting routine tours, rounds, and maintaining plant logs.

- Identify issues with equipment, processes, and procedures and ensure timely reporting to plant supervisors.

- Perform routine housekeeping and spill clean-up as needed.

- Perform plant Incipient Fire Brigade and Emergency Plan duties and responsibilities up to the level of Incident Commander; participate in training and drills related to both.

- Provide on the job training to operators in training for qualifications you hold.

- Understand system design capabilities and operation of the UUSA uranium enrichment process equipment and plant utility systems.

- Create/review new procedures and revisions to existing procedures.

- Consistently exhibit UUSA Core Values and Foundational Behaviors.

The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

Benefits

Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.*

Compensation starting at: $88575 - 117573 / year and up dependent on candidate experience.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

Enrich your future!

URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com

# How to Apply

Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. Are you enthusiastic about this position and you don't meet every single requirement? The real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right candidate for this or other roles and we would like to meet you!