Nuclear Material Control and Accountability Measurement Technologist
Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Livermore
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
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
essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the
Laboratory's mission.
Pay Range
$36.50 - $47.28 Hourly for the 502.2 level
$43.78 - $56.70 Hourly for the 502.3 level
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.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Nuclear Material Control and
Accountability (MC&A) Measurement Technologist. You will
provide general to advanced technical support for MC&A
non-destructive assay (NDA) measurements and analysis in
radiological facilities with elevated safety and security
requirements. This position is direct funded through the Security
Organization by NNSA NA-70 and is part of the MC&A Group within
the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the
Engineering Directorate.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and
related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job
responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the
higher level.
In this role you will
* Provide general technical support to troubleshoot and diagnose
moderately complex technical problems with instrumentation and
resolve measurement anomalies.
* Execute and provide feedback for procedures and job aids.
* Assist in repair and maintenance of NDA instruments.
* Participate in National Training Center (NTC) and Los Alamos
National Laboratory (LANL) certification courses in nuclear
material NDA measurement techniques for MC&A (including gamma
spectroscopy, neutron, and calorimetric methods).
* Interpret MC&A NDA measurement data and perform basic
statistical analysis of measurement system data to verify systems
are operating within measurement control.
* Obtain knowledge of MC&A requirements and processes to
interface between MC&A and programmatic users and nuclear
material custodians.
* Administer Scale & Balance and test weight certified calibrations
and Accountable Nuclear Material Inventory programs.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the 502.3 level
* Train personnel in the use of MC&A NDA measurement
equipment.
* Obtain certification in MC&A operations through the Technical
Qualification Program (TQP).
* Participate in establishing a nuclear material holdup measurement
program.
Qualifications
* Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security
clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
* Associate degree in a scientific field or environmental
technology or equivalent combination of education and relevant
experience.
* Experience using standard computer applications for database
entry, result calculation, and report generation.
* Skills and knowledge sufficient to meet prerequisites for NTC
certified MC&A courses (e.g., nuclear material control,
accounting, and inventory) and TQP certification.
* Ability to perform On-the-Job Training (OJT) instruction with
intermediate technical skills, knowledge, and abilities related to
operation of MC&A NDA instrumentation.
* Ability to administer Scale and Balance and test weight certified
calibration program.
* Ability to conduct accountable nuclear material inventories in
multiple areas to meet assigned schedule and federal
requirements.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.
Additional qualifications at the 502.3 level
* Significant related experience to perform independently with
advanced technical ability and participate in specialized
training.
* Ability to provide MC&A NDA measurement technical leadership
for portable NDA instruments.
* Ability to develop Nondestructive Assay measurement models for
nuclear material holdup measurements.
Qualifications We Desire
* Experience with Microsoft Excel macros (i.e., Visual Basic),
and/or other scripting tools.
* Knowledge of NDA techniques.
Additional Information
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 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
* Flexible Benefits Package
* 401(k)
* Education Assistance
* Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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.
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.
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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.
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