Location: Amarillo, TX (Pantex Plant)
Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Organization: Non-Destructive Evaluation (51074501)
Essential Job Duties
- Performs work in a specialized field involving data collection and evaluation from established procedures in functions such as nondestructive testing, electronic testing, destructive testing, telemetry testing, radiometry, radiation measurement, infrared radiation measurements, confirmatory measurements, receiving inspection operations, or evaluation. The work performed involves the use of specialized equipment of varying degrees of complexity working with valuable materials whereby improper judgment could result in loss of product or extensive data. Depending upon assignment, the Technician will operate such equipment as computer- controlled product testers, linear accelerators, ultrasonic, optical alignment photographic and related test equipment in a defined Department or Section. Evaluates data collected in accordance with prescribed procedures for each operation.
- Performs associated duties as assigned within the work area to ensure proper housekeeping incidental to care and protection of equipment, records and procedures.
- Performs work with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duties under general supervision.
- Assists professionals as required in identifying problems and in establishing new and improved procedures and techniques.
- Requires application of judgment and skill in the performance of critical data collection assignments.
- Follows prescribed Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Department of Energy (DOE), Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management.
- Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
- Understands worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
- Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.
- Performs tasks according to Standards, Internal Operating Procedures, Operation and Instruction Standards, and other written procedures or verbal instructions.
Nondestructive Evaluation
- Operates various items of equipment such as linear accelerator, x-ray machines, lasers, radiometric instruments, acoustic emission equipment, and ultrasonic test equipment, Eddy Current, CMM (coordinate measuring machine), CT (computed tomography), etc.
- Processes film, sets up test objects and recording media, and evaluates data based upon findings and calculations as determined by prescribed procedure.
- Follows prescribed procedures in the proper setup of assemblies and operates equipment associated analysis functions.
Skills And Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
- Must meet initial employment requirements.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
- Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
- Must have current specific education and/or experience as noted below, depending upon assignment.
- Requires the ability, as determined by past experience and/or academic records, to read, comprehend, and adhere to and perform necessary mathematical operations.
- All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
Education
Nondestructive Evaluation (nde)
Successful completion of Associates Degree in Industrial NDE (nondestructive evaluation) or Medical X-ray (preferred), combined with at least 6 months job-related experience;
OR
At least 9 credit hours of relevant college Physics, and at least 9 credit hours of advanced math or engineering courses (content), combined with at least 1-year job-related experience*;
OR
Four (4) years direct experience in an industrial laboratory (NDE oriented) with demonstrated ability, based upon past performance, to perform the function involved as determined by comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
- Up to 6 months of the job-related training requirement may be gained through job-related post-secondary education.
DOE Order 426.2A Requirements
- In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)
Functional Requirements
- Lifting or carrying less than 40 pounds
- Straight pulling or pushing (2 hours/day)
- Reaching above shoulder level
- Ability to keyboard
- Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
- Walking (2 hours/day)
- Standing (2 hours/day)
- Repeated bending at the waist
- Repeated squatting
- Climbing with legs only (stairs)
- Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.)
- Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)
- Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
- Good hearing
- No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
- Ability to use small tools
- Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties
Environmental Factors
- Fumes, smoke, gasses
- Solvents and degreasing agents
- Heavy metals (Mercury, lead, and beryllium)
- Radiation exposure (plutonium, tritium, uranium)
- Strong acids and bases
- Electro-magnetic fields
- Lasers
- Microwave energy (other than a microwave oven)
- Radio frequency energy
- Ladders or scaffolding
- Around moving vehicles
- Prolonged or irregular hours
- Shift work
- Explosives
- Hands in water
- Isolated work assignments
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
