Chromium Operator 1

Job Description

Job Description

Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Support the operation of Chromium groundwater remediation field activities
• Supports all aspects of water system operation, maintenance and monitoring
• Operates small water treatment system via computer-based SCADA program
• Collects and transports water samples per permit requirements and technical objectives
• Monitors equipment such as pump motors, valves, meters, etc. for performance reliability
• Troubleshoot and correct minor mechanical equipment problems
• Keep and maintain records
• Support for facility access, permits, and notifications
• Support interface with the Facility Operations Director to avoid conflicts with other site activities
• Coordinates with site personnel conducting remediation activities
• Coordinates with the technical lead as required
• Team with counterparts in groundwater monitoring and well drilling/maintenance areas to ensure coordination and elimination of potential technical conflicts
• Complies with all health & safety policies and practices

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Complete understanding of principles, concepts and techniques in the field of general engineering
• Skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks and to analyze and develop innovative solutions to problems
• Ability to recommend approaches for new and improved processes
• Ability to work with broad objectives, with latitude to determine the best way to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to lead certain aspects of a task or project
• Ability to train and mentor more junior staff
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job
• Ability to work in a team-oriented project environment
• Employment for this position will be subject to all relevant laws, regulations, orders, and the like.

Education and Experience Required:

Associate degree in related discipline. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Education Equivalency: 1 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.

Benefits and Salary:

N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Business Associations:

Contacts are primarily within immediate work unit. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

Impact:

Errors can be easily and quickly detected within the immediate work unit and would result only in minor disruption or expense to correct.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Work outdoors may involve: hot/cold environments, inclement weather, work near heavy equipment, work involving hazardous and radioactive materials. Work hours involve periodically working overtime, weekends and holidays.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Chromium Operator will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Ability to obtain an L level Department of Energy security clearance.

Equal Opportunities

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.