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Chemical Operator

Westinghouse Electric·Hopkins, SC·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Chemical Operator role at Westinghouse nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. Operate specialized equipment in uranium conversion, recovery, and pellet production; maintain strict accountability for nuclear materials, safety protocols, and quality procedures per NRC and criticality requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Operate conversion equipment to package UO2 powder from bulk containers to polypacks while maintaining item control
  • Operate assay meters, metal detectors, honing booths, ultrasonic cleaning systems, parts washers, shredders, and sorting hoods in URRS (Uranium Recovery and Recycling System) operations
  • Disassemble HEPA filters; clean and re-valve UF6 cylinders
  • Receive, unpack, repackage, and ship recycled material and containers with record generation
  • Perform powder prepping, operate presses and sintering furnaces, and conduct pellet inspection in pelleting operations
  • Oxidize uranium-bearing materials in oxidation ovens
  • Clean filter presses and change cartridge and bag filters
  • Perform item control transactions, audits, and accountability procedures following criticality and security protocols
  • Move between Chemical Operations areas to meet production needs and assist other operators as directed

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Desired

2+ years of manufacturing experience; Wastewater License; safety-first attitude; ability to perform procedure-based work; mechanical aptitude; problem-solving skills

Location

Onsite; standard hourly shift work with potential movement between operational areas

Job details

FieldOperations
LocationHopkins, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

URANIUM CONVERSIONCRITICALITY CONTROLSPELLET PRODUCTIONMATERIAL ACCOUNTABILITYNRC COMPLIANCE

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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