What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Waste Management Operations Intern position at Argonne National Laboratory?
The intern will support the development of a comprehensive Deactivation and Decommissioning (D&D) Operations Plan for Argonne's Nuclear, Waste, and Site Services Division. This plan will enhance existing work planning, safety oversight, and resource management procedures for D&D projects across the Division.
The intern will help develop methods to determine oversight requirements of work tasks, establish protocols for resource allocation, and identify requirements for engineering and safety assessments in material handling operations. They will work directly with project management and subject matter experts to incorporate safety requirements and lessons learned from past projects into the plan.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Must possess strong technical writing and verbal communication abilities
- Must be able to understand, interpret, and apply technical standards
- Must have an attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, etc.) strongly preferred.
- Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester of schooling by the start of the internship.
- Provide (2) professional reference and academic advisor contact information (if / when selected).
- Undergraduate cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- 18 years or older at the time the internship begins.
- Satisfactory background check.
- Pass a screening drug test.
- Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
Job Family
Undergraduate Student Employment
Job Profile
Professional Career Internship - Junior
Worker Type
Employee
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
The expected hiring range for this position is $19.85-$25.81.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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EEO Information
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers for appointments in the student employment category are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Salary : $20 - $26
