Job: IRC23307 Incinerator Technician 1

·         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.

·         Demonstrates familiarization with multiple processes such as Liquid Evaporator System (LES) Operations, Glass Line reactor (GLR) Operations, Water Spray Operations, Oil Processing Operations, incineration and tracking systems.

·         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.

·         Performs control room operations.

·         Must be an Authorized User on the Tennessee Radiation License for Incineration.

·         Must be able to perform duties in a confined space.

·         Works under supervision.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

·         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 pass a pre-employment/hazwoper physical