Savannah River National Laboratory

AET Technician/Lead

Savannah River National Laboratory  •  Aiken, SC (Onsite)  •  18 hours ago
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Job Description

The HEPA Filter Testing Technician/Lead serves as the primary technical expert and team lead responsible for the planning, execution, and documentation of High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter testing activities at SRNL. This individual ensures that all testing is performed in accordance with ASME AG-1, ASME N510, ASME N511, DOE-STD-3020, and applicable Lab-specific nuclear safety requirements. The Technician/Lead acts as the on-the-ground authority for test quality, personnel safety, and regulatory compliance within the AET Testing Group.

Independently performs a broad range of non-destructive evaluations and accurately interprets results to determine structural integrity and serviceability. Applies multiple NDE methods, resolves routine technical issues, supports procedure improvements, and mentors less experienced evaluators. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and quality requirements.

  • Practices investigative techniques to determine the best approach.
  • Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department.
  • Advanced communication skills involving complicated topics.
  • Understands how their role relates to others on the team and the role of the team.
  • Understands their discipline and good conceptualization of processes.
  • Develops respect for ideas and proposals within the department.
  • Work team and other connected work teams.
  • Does not manage employees, but may mentor and/or train subordinates.
  • Helps others manage departmental change.
  • Uses common sense to resolve routine issues

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required & 5+ years of progressive NDE experience.
  • Working knowledge of ASME AG-1, N510, N511, and DOE-STD-3020
  • Familiarity with radiological work permits (RWPs), nuclear safety basis documents, and ALARA principles
  • Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex inspections and mentor junior personnel.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current AET Testing Qualification from the Harvard AET Testing Workshop or other accredited Institution recognized by the Department of Energy.
  • Valid OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training
  • Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience testing HEPA filters in a nuclear environment (DOE complex, NRC-licensed facility, or equivalent)
Savannah River National Laboratory

About Savannah River National Laboratory

The Savannah River National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Environmental Management multidiscipline research and development center, where accomplished scientists and engineers solve the nation’s most challenging environmental and security problems.

With a staff of more than 1,100 dedicated and safety-focused professionals, SRNL protects the nation by applying science to global security, the environment and the energy economy. The laboratory uses its unique scientific and engineering expertise to develop and deploy practical solutions with high returns on investment for the nation. SRNL innovations include advances in energy storage technology, materials science, and nuclear non-proliferation. The laboratory also provides field-proven expertise for environmental cleanup and managing the nation’s nuclear materials.

SRNL conducts research in specialized laboratories for the safe study and handling of radioactive materials, laboratories for ultra-sensitive measurement and analysis of radioactive materials, internationally accredited analytical laboratories, and the only radiological crime investigation laboratory in the U.S.

Working with an established network of industry, academic, and public partners, SRNL has advanced scientific discovery and commercial innovation. SRNL also fuels the nation’s economy by licensing its patented technologies to private companies for commercialization.

Whether it is optimizing chemical processes to safely dispose of legacy nuclear waste, collaborating with partners on grid security or using its expertise in nuclear materials science to make the world safer, SRNL works every day to secure the nation’s future.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Aiken, SC
Year Founded
1951
Website
srnl.gov
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