Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians to provide support to SRNL. These technicians will be responsible for troubleshooting/ repair of electrical equipment, functional tests of installed process instrumentation, HVAC repair/ replacement, and other minor maintenance activities in both nuclear and non-nuclear buildings.
Responsibilities
- Installs, inspects, calibrates, and performs maintenance and repair on moderately complex equipment employing pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, chemical, optical, electronic and/or electrical principles of operation
- Follows/complies with applicable safety, radiological control policies and procedures, and site lockout/tagout program
- Calibrates mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment against standards such as weight, pressure, temperature, voltage, frequency, chemical, radiation and isotopic concentrations, requiring simple calculations and unit conversion
- Works from approved standard and special procedures. In general, works under minimal supervision in a self-directed/ peer decision environment. Occasionally plans own work
- Applies acquired training and experience in the performance of routine and non-routine maintenance activities of moderate to high complexity. Seeks guidance from supervisor and other experts for difficult, unusual, or unprecedented activities.
- Demonstrates inherent responsibility for the health and safety of personnel, support groups, general public, and the environment. Monitors the work of support groups for completeness, quality, safety and efficiency
- Provides guidance, demonstration, and training to less experienced mechanics
- Interprets and uses drawings
- Adjusts clearance, force, linkage, voltage, current, resistance, capacitance and inductances
- Inspects and/or tests parts and assemblies to determine functional condition and accuracy of calibration
- Diagnoses problems and troubleshoots electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems issues
- Directs less experienced mechanics with the installation, inspection and maintenance of complex instruments, electrical and electronic equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and allied equipment.
- Uses protective devices and equipment to meet the requirements for electrical “hot work” and grounding
- Successfully completes classroom, on-the-job training, lectures, seminars and other forms of training
- Meets the physical requirements for the essential job duties, which may include being able to lift/handle 50 pounds, climbing, bending, twisting, exposure to extreme temperatures, wearing protective clothing/equipment (including respiratory) and meeting radiological control (RCI) requirements
- Performs administrative functions such as reading, reviewing and understanding manuals and procedures. Performs clerical activities as needed
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS (or Equiv.) + 2-3 yrs of relevant experience.
- Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards.
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Savannah River Site experience
- Demonstrated electrical experience in an industrial environment
- Active DOE Clearance
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
The Operations & Facilities (O&F) Division of SRNL provides a team focused infrastructure upgrades for nuclear and industrial facilities supporting SRNL. O&F Engineering is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.
