Nuclear Process Operator; PIPELINE
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Erwin
Nuclear Process Operator (PIPELINE -- May 2025)
Position:
Nuclear Process Operator - Nuclear Fuel Services (BWXT) - Erwin, TN
Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.
-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.
Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Position Qualifications
- Education:
High School Diploma plus two (2) semesters of college Chemistry and/or Physics is required. - Experience:
One (1) year or less related work experience is required.
- Prepare accurate and legible operating records associated with assigned job.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions as necessary.
- Recognize abnormal operating conditions and report to supervisor in a timely and responsible manner.
- Perform various mechanical functions as assigned.
- Perform sampling procedures and follow chemical process procedures.
- Wear a respirator as required.
- Obtain and maintain DOE "Q" security clearance.
Pay: $36.56 per hour. The starting rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) is $36.56 per hour. The total compensation package may include a full range of medical, retirement and other benefits, details provided at offer and subject to applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Security and ComplianceAs a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities comply with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. All new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Position requires U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.
BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
Additional InformationBWXT is not responsible for fees or costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid. An email, verbal or other informal contact will not create a binding agreement.
Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at
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Seniority level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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