Power Operator

26-Aug-2025

Technical Services

10298BR

Who We Are

As the Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor since 2008, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) makes the world safer. With safety and security in the forefront, SRNS develops innovative approaches to deliver on our environmental commitments and nuclear materials challenges; supplies products and services necessary to maintain the nation's nuclear deterrent; secures nuclear materials to prevent unwanted proliferation; and transforms nuclear materials into assets and stable wasteforms. The SRNS workforce is highly capable, engaged, and adaptable to meet existing and expanding missions. SRNS employees apply superior expertise and innovative solutions to complex and challenging national and global issues. We have the knowledge to address a range of national and international nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too.

Job Family

Maintenance

Discipline

Site Services Infrastructure

Career Level

O1

Salary Range

$32.19/hour

Note for Salary

This is the starting salary for this position. This position offers biannual pay increases for employees that are satisfactorily progressing towards qualification, meeting the company's expectations and standards, and adhering to workplace policies. The maximum pay rate is typically achieved at the career level within two to three years.

Job Family Description

Maintenance/production personnel support the operational success of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, buildings, systems, and shops. Professionals in these roles are responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of equipment, machinery, and production processes to meet quality, safety, and productivity standards.

Discipline Description

Professionals in site services infrastructure provide various support functions to manage and maintain the physical facilities and systems that support operations. They provide operations and maintenance for site utility systems (steam, electrical, sanitary wastewater, fire water, domestic water, process water, etc.) roads, bridges, lakes, dams, outfalls, and railways. They perform fire systems operations, maintenance, and testing, and ventilation and HEPA filter testing. They supply and maintain Site Leased Portable Equipment. They perform Crane and Rigging support and oversight of the Site Hoisting and Rigging Program, railroad operations and maintenance, site fleet and fuel management services, transportation services, ground maintenance and herbicide, trucking, and waste removal.

Some Typical Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Provide Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
Work from standard procedures and supervisory direction. Utilizes work orders, written and verbal instructions and occasionally plans own work.

Works in a team environment to plan and schedule work in addition to performing administrative functions such as completing procedures, using copier, computers, completing store orders, performing safety observations. Any other administrative duties as assigned by supervision or team members or as necessary to complete job.

Contribute to training schedules and sharing processes and team building activities. Providing positive and constructive feedback to team members.

Supports and controls many systems, electrical, process steam, domestic water, sanitary wastewater systems, fire water supply and distribution system, environmental outfalls, etc.).

Operates and controls process cooling water flow to production facilities.

Respond to building Fire Alarms and provide Fire patrols.

Operates analytical chemical equipment and electrical test equipment. Unload hazardous and/or essential materials.

Attend classroom or on-the-job training as directed.

Operate equipment such as electrical breakers, pumps, air compressors, boilers, supports equipment for steam, support equipment for cooling water, drinking water and fire protection water, support equipment to produce electricity and generators.

Required to work in a production environment, as well as work in operator stations and outdoors.

Must be able to move materials up to 50 pounds.

Uses hazardous materials (i.e. sodium hypochlorite, acid, caustic, sulfite, phosphate, etc.) in the normal performance of duties.

Required to work in/around contamination, radiation, temperature extremes, wetness, oil/grease, fumes, noise and weather extremes.

Required to wear goggles, hard hats, work gloves, coveralls, safety shoes, ear plugs, safety glasses or additional safety equipment as required.

Performs housekeeping duties.

Has significant responsibility for the health and safety of other power and site personnel, support groups, the general public and the environment.

Provides on the job training and direction for process operator trainees and/or auxiliary operators in skills necessary for frequent interaction with outside work groups, departments, divisions and vendors.

May be required to qualify at multiple watch stations.

Perform administrative functions as required.

May be required to complete Rad Worker Training (RAD 1)

Must be able to obtain or maintain a "C" Level Water Treatment License, a "C" Level Water Distribution License, a "B" Level Biological Wastewater License, or a "D" level Physical/Chemical Wastewater License through South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.

Required Qualifications

* High school diploma, GED, or other equivalent State Credential
* Equivalencies to experience and education requirements will be considered
* Candidate must have completed ACT WorkKeys skill assessment and achieved minimum scores of 4 in Applied Math, 4 in Workplace Documents, and 4 in Graphic Literacy.
* Test scores must be within the last five years. Official documentation must be provided to the company for consideration of employment. Results must be uploaded into BrassRing on the ATTACHMENTS page at the time the application is submitted online.

Career Band

Operations and Technical Services

Career Band Description

* Roles in this band perform operational, craft or manual tasks according to established procedures and typically require vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience
* Performs operational, maintenance or manual tasks
* Typically requires vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience
* Performs tasks according to established procedures

Career Level Description

Entry level, and works in clearly defined methods and tasks under close supervision.

Security Clearance Information

SRNS is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with SRNS may require applicants to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Clearance Required to Perform Job

L

What We Offer

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Benefits team is constantly assessing trends in the benefits area to provide the best possible services to our workforce. We ensure high quality outcomes of each service provider by consistent monitoring and oversight for positive results. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Your SRNS Health & Welfare benefits provide peace of mind and financial protection for you and your family. Some of the Benefits offered to full service employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employer paid life insurance with buy up options
- Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Various wellness programs
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Discounts and other supplemental benefits
SRNS employees are critical to the success of SRNS, all while making the world a safer place. The work that we do every day makes a difference.

Standards of Excellence

The SRNS vision states that we will "be the standard of excellence in nuclear materials management by delivering knowledge, innovation and experience." This is underpinned by the recognition that everything we do relies on our employees and how they demonstrate the SRNS Standards of Excellence every day. Built on the foundation of safety and security, each employee is expected to:
Model Excellence by demonstrating the highest standards and values in work and promoting them within the organization and to the customer.
Deliver Results by meeting customer expectations to ensure objectives, goals and deadlines are met while being good stewards of resources.
Energize and Recognize Teams through growing organizational strength and recognizing continued excellence.
Build Relationships by developing relationships with coworkers and customers to foster a respectful workplace.
Shape the Future by creating a diverse, innovative and integrated workforce that fosters mission success and company growth.

Note:

SRNS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SRNS utilizes the Disabled Veteran Enhancement Opportunities program which is aimed at improving employment opportunities for disabled veterans at the Savannah River Site (SRS). SRNS is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, you may contact us by phone at 803-952-8207, or by e-mail at hrrecruiting@srs.gov.

Job Expires

03-Sep-2025