GeoMelt Technician

Overview

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Primary responsibility is to operations leadership and day-to-day operations in a vitrification facility:

• Being onsite during operations (requires shift work)
• Responsible for setup and disassembly of the GeoMelt system and for carrying out the duties necessary to maintain proper GeoMelt Operations
• Capable of operating specialty equipment and performing challenging technical tasks
• Seek assistance from senior Veolia staff as needed
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator as needed

This position is required to possess proficiency in computer applications, specifically email and spreadsheets.  Employee must also have an ability to effectively communicate with various technical and managerial professionals. Must have the ability to adapt to working in a constantly changing work environment.

Accountabilities

• Safely performing tasks in a radioactive and hazardous waste treatment environment
• Compliance with operating procedures, work instructions, and ESH&Q requirements
• Knowledgeable on technology and equipment deployed within the respective facility
• Facility operations within conditions of a Radioactive Materials License

Work Environment

This job takes place in operational facilities, professional office environments, and test sites.  Environment is in a hazardous waste treatment facility which requires compliance with conditions of a Radioactive Materials license.  Work may occur in environments which are not temperature controlled. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.  Must be able to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk, and hear.  Must be capable and comfortable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications:

High School Diploma required 

Experience & Requirements:

0-5 years of applicable technical experience

Experience with system or component operations and maintenance is highly preferred 

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.