Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is one of the only uranium enrichment sites in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

This is a highly skilled position requiring a thorough understanding of safe work practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance of process equipment. Under direct supervision, Craft II technicians will execute work assignments in accordance with approved procedures, work orders, or supervisory direction, adhering to all safety requirements (chemical, radiological, criticality safety, etc.). This position creates value for the facility by performing preventative and corrective maintenance leading to increased uptime and reliability, thus helping the facility to meet their production and quality goals.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of vocational school
• NM Journeyman’s license in one of the following JP, JOF, JR, MS-121, MS-14

Specific Skills:

• Experience and knowledge using test equipment including common and special instrument and electrical tools.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude including an aptitude in math, science, or computers.
• A relevant Associate’s degree or a Journeyman’s License or equivalent certification is preferred

Job Details

• The work location for this position is Urenco USA, Eunice, NM.
• Emergency Response requirements are negotiable.
• Work Schedule: Professional work schedule/ with minimal night/ weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed.
• Travel Required:10% of the time or less as required.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required.
• Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

Primary Functions

• Perform process equipment preventative, corrective and troubleshooting activities. Repair and maintain all equipment in accordance with plant procedure adhering to Urenco’s policies regarding safety, maintenance, operation, and procedural compliance.
• Prepare work assignments in accordance with approved procedures, work orders, or supervisory direction, adhering to all safety requirements. Create task instructions and assist Planners in the creation of work orders.
• Complete documentation of work assignments in a real time manner to aid in the configuration management of the facility.
• Attain and maintain qualifications for Craft positions through a timely participation in training in accordance with UUSA’s maintenance training program.
• Must be able to be situationally aware and work safely in an industrial environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a USA security clearance.
• Relevant working experience in a chemical plant or nuclear facility is a plus.
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED or HSE.
• Must be knowledgeable enough with computers and computer software to be responsible for generating reports, action items and change requests for preventative maintenance deferrals, changes, and cancellations.
• Must have the ability to collect information required to procure parts and work with customization/fabrication shops to obtain customized parts when necessary.

The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

Benefits

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* Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.

Compensation starting at: $ 72094 - $ 117573 / year and up dependent on candidate.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As one of the only enrichment facilities in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal .