Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Development Technician (Lithium Processing Group) opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

Position Overview:

The Technician will provide operational support to the Lithium Processing Group, with responsibilities aligned to the individual’s skills and experience.
Perform hands-on cleaning of lithium components within an inert glovebox environment using hand-held power sanding tools to remove surface oxides, markings, and contaminants.
Conduct rough sanding, debris removal, and wiping of parts in accordance with established procedures and work instructions.
Collect, record, and maintain process data in logbooks and/or Excel spreadsheets as required.
Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and housekeeping in all work areas.
Assist with operation of the wet chemical purification system, including dissolution of materials in water, solution transfers, and operation of associated pumps and equipment.
Read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures and process schedules.
Handle materials and components by moving containers, bagging and debagging parts, and staging parts for sampling.
Operate and train on specialized equipment used within a glovebox environment.
Support documentation activities, including creation and modification of procedures, as well as other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 20 years of relevant experience.
Experience operating equipment in gloveboxes, hazardous and radioactive materials is preferred.
Familiarity with principles of chemical laboratory safety and operation are also preferred.
Must be willing to work with beryllium and radiological hazards.

Other Job Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance
Medical requirements may apply.

Work Schedule:

Technician will work a standard 40 hour work week and may need to work overtime to meet production schedules.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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