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Senior Operations Technician Energy

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Operations Technician Energy to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN.

Your role

  • Stops work without fear of reprisal for unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or environmental risk.

  • Maintains compliance with requirements of safety documentation [including Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR)] and in accordance with Conduct of Operations guidelines and approved procedures.

  • Oversees activities of support personnel to ensure compliance with ESH&Q and facility-specific requirements.

  • Identifies potential occurrences or upset/unusual conditions and reports them to the Operations Supervisor.

  • Ensures good housekeeping and combustible loading requirements are met.

  • Conducts process operations in accordance with approved programs, procedures, and As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles.

  • Performs work as Fissionable Material Handler (FMH) responsible for operating process equipment containing fissionable material or handling, moving or otherwise changing the location of fissionable material. Able to learn FMH controls, pass an exam, and maintain proficiency.

  • Supports facility operations and maintenance activities that would require wearing a respirator, as needed.

  • Performs walkdowns and validations for new processes and procedures.

  • Labels system components by procedure guidelines.

  • Operates manlifts, forklifts, bridge crane and handles rigging operations.

  • Supports the execution of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guiding principles and core functions and the Isotek Safety Culture.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Nuclear Operations, Maintenance & Building Services

Location

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-146926

Salary range

-

About you

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

  • 4 years of DOE/Nuclear Operations experience preferred.

  • Forklift or manlift operating experience preferred.

  • Hoisting and rigging experience preferred.

  • Experience working remotely with fissile materials and in radiological contamination areas, including Hot Cells, preferred.

  • Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter.

  • Basic communication, verbal and written skills.

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

  • Ability to learn ventilation, steam, air and water system components and functionality and qualify to operate systems.

  • US citizenship required for AtkinsRealis Isotek Systems project positions.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $44,000-$73,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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