Engineering Technician (Laboratory) at Pantex

Location: Amarillo TXJob Title: Engineering Technician (Laboratory)Organization: Weapon Material Program ()Essential Job Duties Performs a variety of duties in assisting technical and scientific personnel on various production support research and development projects. Typical general functions of this classification include:Sets up calibrates and operates various pieces of complex equipment and instrumentationPerforms a broad range of difficult chemical and physical analyses using complex instrumentation and equipmentPerforms and records calculations (arithmetic and algebraic) in the course of data analysisCollects reduces and records data using manual calculator-assisted and computer techniquesPerforms associated duties as assigned within the work areas to ensure proper housekeeping incidental to care and protection of equipment records and proceduresPerforms work with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duties under general supervisionAssists professional staff as required in identifying problems and in establishing new and improved procedures and techniquesRequires the application of good judgment and skill in the performance of critical data assignmentsPrecisely follows prescribed safety procedures in handling explosive toxic flammable or otherwise hazardous materialsDemonstrates the ability to methodically perform specified tasks and assigned functionsEnsures that operations are conducted according to applicable environmental safety health and management requirementsObserves and reports unusual occurrences or events that may affect safety quality or understanding of experiments or operationsAssists professional staff with the training of other Engineering Technicians as assignedResponsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal State Department Of Energy(DOE) Corporate and Plant rules regulations Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as assignedRequired to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 5480.19) and ManagementParticipates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controlsUnderstands a workers right to stop work when they feel their own or others personal safety is jeopardizedAttends all required safety meetings and training offers suggestions on improvements to the work environmentANALYTICALSets up calibrates and operates various instruments including but not limited to: Mass Raman Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV)and Atomic Absorption Spectrometers; thermal analyses such as ChemicalReactivityTesting(CRT) Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA); liquid and gas chromatographs; and related equipment used for performing varied analysesPerforms qualitative and quantitative analyses in both gravimetric and volumetric areasSkills and Minimum Qualifications Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined aboveMust meet initial employment requirementsMust be able to read write and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructionsMust be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical EvaluationAll qualifications work history training and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof Must have no documented quality or safety issues during the most recent 18 month periodEducation Satisfactory completion of a Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline or an Associate degree in chemistry or chemical technologyOR Satisfactory completion of 18 semester hours of relevant college chemistry including as a minimum the courses of General Chemistry I & II Organic Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry and their associated laboratories and 6 semester hours of college math specifically in college Algebra and TrigonometryOR Satisfactory completion of 12 semester hours of relevant college chemistry (including associated laboratories) and 6 semester hours of college math specifically in college Algebra and Trigonometry and three years of experience in a laboratory performing hands-on chemical operations. Must have no documented quality or safety issues during the most recent 18 month periodOR Any combination of the above college credit courses and equivalent experience to equal six years. Must have no documented quality or safety issues during the most recent 18 month periodDOE Order 426.2A Requirements In addition to the above requirements the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (1 year job-related experience or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following 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 51 poundsAbility to keyboardRepetitive motion of the wrist/forearmWalking (1 hour/day)Standing (1 hour/day)Near vision (must be able to read computer screen manuscript book etc at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)Ability to distinguish basic colors (red green etc.)Ability to qualify to wear a respirator (Engineering Tech-reuse) ONLYNo evidence of current drug or alcohol abuseAbility to use small toolsAbility to perform safety-sensitive dutiesEnvironmental Factors Solvents and degreasing agentsHeavy metalsRadiation exposureLasers (Engineering Tech-reuse) ONLYWhat You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global securityTop-notch dedicated colleaguesGenerous pay and benefits with a stable organizationWhy 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 gender sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,Cluster,AJAX,Jpa,Ethernet,Fire And Safety Engineering Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1