Senior Environmental Health Technician

Company: Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Location: Watervliet
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description


The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Health Technician to join our Post Irradiation Examinations (PIE) unit in Niskayuna, NY! The PIE unit is responsible for performing nondestructive and destructive examinations in two facilities; the Radioactive Materials Laboratory (RML), and the KAPL Low Level Examination Facility. These facilities and their technical capabilities are unique in the Naval Nuclear Laboratory.

Testing in the RML primarily focuses on providing data to establish material performance correlations for reactor fuel, poison, and structural materials. The major testing evolutions are annealing irradiated specimens to failure and performing interim examinations including density measurements, ultrasonic examinations. Sectioning of specimens are performed and collection of material for chemical analysis. Specimens are also inspected with optical and scanning electron microscopy. Work is physically performed utilizing remote equipment called telemanipulators.


The KAPL Low Level Examination Facility primarily performs examinations on reactor plant components that have been removed from service. Data from examinations is used to better understand and predict the service life and modes of failure for operating fleet equipment. Nondestructive examinations including dye penetrant testing, detailed measurements, photography, and replication can be performed to document the end of service life conditions. This position would be to train and become a member of the examination team to perform testing and examinations. This requires qualifying to work with radioactive and nuclear materials.



Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill


High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Journeyman's papers in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills


Test laboratory experience
Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with mechanical systems trouble shooting and repair
Previous experience with lab type equipment such as: Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), Optical microscopes, Hardness testers, Grinders & Polishers, Metallurgy, & Ultra Sonic test equipment



Compensation and Benefits


Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
Personal & Medical Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
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Pay Range


$76,400.00 - $117,000.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations


The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.



All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.



Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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