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BWXT is currently seeking an Operations Technician for its Lynchburg Technology Center (LTC) location!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven – be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) boasts a rich history steeped in innovation and performance. Our mission – to be a trusted provider of critical components and services to the United States government and commercial customers – drives everything we do. From the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program to research test reactors for our national labs to complex operations management, BWXT’s commitment proudly lives on through our talented workforce, state-of-the-art technologies, and innovative solutions. BWXT takes pride in its robust catalog of services and capabilities. 

The Operations Technician is responsible for supporting Advanced Fuel research and development operations at the Lynchburg Technology Center. This group is one of five discrete laboratory operations within LTC, namely, Nuclear Materials Engineering (NME), Radioisotope & Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (RACL), Nondestructive Evaluation & Inspection Systems (NDE&IS), Advanced Fuels (AF), and Metallurgical Laboratory (MET). This organization operates several radioactive facilities including a failure analysis laboratory, mechanical testing laboratory, machine shop, radiochemistry laboratory, nuclear counting laboratory, metals analysis laboratory, and four fuel-handling hot cells.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in Lynchburg, VA.

Job Description / Duties:

• Serve as the operator for a prototypic fuel manufacturing process, working in gloveboxes.
• Act as the point of contact for assigned processing areas.
• Assist in generation and revision of area operating procedures (AOPs) and technical procedures (TPs) for the assigned processing areas.
• Support installation and on-site testing of equipment.
• Assist with analyzing and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Mentor and trains new operators.
• Serve as an area lead for pilot scale facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or General Educational Development test (GED) is required. An Associate’s degree is preferred and may substitute for experience.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Must have at least two (2) years of radiological experience.
• Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Previous experience working in a radiologically controlled environment is required.
• Must possess a strong commitment to safety culture and willingness to ensure compliance to all codes and standards.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Additional Desired Skillsets:

• A Diploma/Certificate in a related field (such as Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science).
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Previous experience loading and unloading furnaces and other pieces of manufacturing equipment.
• Previous experience handling fuel and working in gloveboxes.
• Proficiency with various metallographic operations including sample preparation.
• Familiarity with laboratory methods and interpretation of results.
• Prior experience with dimensional inspection techniques and/or familiarity with interpretation of dimensional data – optical comparator and/or CNC machines – is a plus.
• Familiarity with imaging equipment – digital camera and/or microscope imaging – is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and process management software (i.e. Solumina).
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance.

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $52,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed ‘at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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