Experimental Facility Operator
Core
Operate and maintain an intermediate-scale liquid metal experimental facility (METL) and support R&D testing of components for advanced reactor environments.
Role type
Experimental Facility Operator (Entry to Mid-level)
Builds
Liquid metal technology facilities and experimental test loops
Domain
Nuclear Science and Engineering / Liquid Metal Technology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operation of mechanical equipment (motors, pumps, valves), instrumentation (thermocouples, pressure transmitters, flow meters), electrical systems troubleshooting, fluid mechanics knowledge, heat transfer knowledge, metallurgy knowledge, PC operation
Preferred skills
Liquid metal technology expertise, LabVIEW, Eurotherm, industrial control systems, experimental design
Technologies
LabVIEW, Eurotherm
Responsibilities
Follow written procedures to operate and maintain liquid metal facilities, develop and repair complex electronic and mechanical apparatus, assist in design and test of electronic systems (power supplies, controllers, data logging hardware)
Seniority
Entry level to near entry level (ST3 or ST4)
