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Incinerator Technician

Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Posted: 06/02/2025 Industry: EnergySolutions Waste Management Job Number: 1782

Job Description

THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE THE AVAILABILITY TO WORK A ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULE.

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities
  • Operates specialized incineration and processing operations in strict accordance with procedures. Operates a forklift and other heavy equipment as required and reviews documentation of radioactive materials for completion and accuracy.
  • Receives, unloads, identifies, weighs and processes materials through incineration and systems operation activities.
  • Prepares, seals and inspects containers for containment, reliability and redirects as required ensuring quality and reliability of product integrity.
  • Performs critical maintenance including tearing down and rebuilding the refractory, cleaning the incinerator, auger repair and simple equipment maintenance as needed as well as during planned and unplanned work outages.
  • Performs field operations including Field Readings, Hearth Ash and Fly Ash Changing and conveyor line operations.  Troubleshoots issues and ensures ongoing system performance.
  • Follows all safety rules, regulations and procedures. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
  • Receives oral and/or written instructions from supervisors. Reads and interprets equipment, operations and procedures manuals, as well as waste processing specifications, to be accountable for activities within assigned areas.
  • Operates machinery as required.
  • Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) up to level A when working in contaminated zones following the company’s health physics regulations.
  • Maintains all logs, manifests, records and reports associated with all operations areas to issue and/or maintain the identity of all materials using bar codes.
  • Tracks material using EWT and Work Bench.
  • Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly facility inspection rounds to ensure safety systems are within tolerances.
  • Reviews, problem solves, performs quality checks on documentation of radioactive waste materials and outgoing radioactive shipments to ensure data is accurately tracked.
  • Must be able to perform duties in a confined space.
  • Demonstrates familiarization with multiple processes such as Waste Water Evaporator (WWE) Operations, Water Spray Operations, Air Operated Diaphragm Pump operations, Oil & Water Processing Operations, Incineration Operations, and Tracking Systems.
  • Learns control room operations.
  • Completes Incinerator Operation qualifications.
  • Works under supervision.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements/Skills
  • CSE trained
  • Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) trained
  • Fall Protection Trained
  • Strong general knowledge of basic chemistry including acids/bases and ph levels
  • Ability to read and interpret documents
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong general knowledge of processes and procedures to perform work in zones safely
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot or cold)
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to work at elevated heights, i.e. portable ladders, fixed ladders, rolling platforms, etc.
  • Ability to follow direction on a Work Authorization Document
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements
Education
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Mechanical training preferred
Certifications
  • Respirator qualified
  • Rad Worker II
  • Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Qualified
Required Experience
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience as Incinerator Technician or when qualifications are met and proficiency is demonstrated
Preferred Experience
  • None preferred

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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