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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$47.93 - $59.49 Hourly

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

We have an opening for a Nuclear Facility Operator to support ongoing activities to ensure the operational readiness of nuclear facilities. You will work on complex technical tasks and implement technical guidelines, nuclear facility standards, specifications, and procedures. Work may involve Beryllium, radioactive/fissile materials, other hazardous materials, and classified parts and documents. This position is in the Superblock within the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

In this role you will 

• Control and monitor operations associated with engineered safety features as identified in Building Documented Safety Analyses (DSAs) and control and monitor operating support systems that could affect engineered safety features.
• Ensure that change controls, monitoring parameters, and procedures associated with facility systems are within the approved safety envelope.
• Ensure the maintenance of all facility systems.
• Perform daily pre-operational checks and verifying that the minimum staffing requirements are met before opening facilities for approved activities.
• Ensure that compliance with the facilities Limiting Conditions for Operations (LCOs) is maintained and perform actions when LCOs or surveillance requirements are not met.
• Ensure that the facility surveillance requirements are performed within the required frequency and in accordance with approved procedures by trained personnel.
• Support and assist the Nuclear Materials Technology Program Facilities and the Operations and Maintenance manager with day-to-day facility operations. 
• Provide on-call support to the facility with a limited response time, after hours and weekends on a rotating basis.
• Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate’s degree in electronics, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with personal computers and associated desktop office software is used in coordination of schedules, system details, and project quality.
• Strong involvement in compliance with ES&H and Security requirements and associated LLNL policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical problems.
• Experience reviewing, tracking, and monitoring of service work orders regarding estimates, schedules, and status.
• Effective written and verbal communication, feedback, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work overtime/weekends and adjusted schedules, as needed.
• Ability to complete and maintain certification as a Certified Facility Operator, which includes on the job training, become medically qualified to wear respiratory and other protective equipment, and perform moderate work efforts while wearing respirators.
• Advanced skills and understanding of relevant technologies and processes, including standards, procedures and techniques related to coordination.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience working with radioactive/fissile materials within a nuclear facility or power plant.
• Experience fulfilling Work Control process and procedure requirements and Quality Assurance/Quality Control documentation skills used in an engineering environment.
• Ability to train others and provide technical direction to team members.
• Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values 
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

How to identify fake job advertisements

Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.

To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory.  If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. 

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.