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    OPAL Reactor Engineer - Lucas Heights, Australia - ANSTO

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    ANSTO Lucas Heights, Australia

    4 days ago

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    Position Overview

  • Ongoing | Full Time | $93k - $105k +15.4% super + 34% Shift Loading
  • Development role with potential career progression to OPAL Shift Manager
  • Provide engineering expertise & reactor engineering knowledge to support the safe and efficient operation of the reactor facility
  • Generous Maternity Leave | Childcare Centre on site | Health & Wellbeing Programs | Sporting facilities
  • About the Opportunity

    Reporting to the OPAL Operations Manager, you will work with a variety of staff responsible for the day to day operations of the OPAL reactor. Working from either the computer based monitoring systems, or in the field, the Reactor Engineers are responsible for the safe and efficient operations of OPAL, ANSTO's Nuclear Reactor. As part of the extensive training and development for this position, you will attain and develop in-depth knowledge of all reactor plant and associated systems.

    In this role you will also be required to work on a rotating 24hr, 7-day shift roster, as needed.

    About You

    "The Operations Engineer role is where highly skilled and motivated people drive improvements across the OPAL Reactor. This role is where the leaders of the future are developed so that they can potentially become Shift Managers, the most integral role to OPAL being the safest and best multipurpose reactor in the world." Jason Chakovski, OPAL Operations Manager

    Your Duties and Responsibilities

    Following extensive training and development:

  • Attain Accreditation and authorisation as an OPAL Reactor Engineer to Safely and efficiently operate the OPAL reactor from within the main control room or from the field in accordance with approved procedures and instructions
  • Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of OPAL production facilities and processes
  • Apply engineering and reactor systems knowledge to proactively investigate, analyse and evaluate methods of improving the safety and efficiency of reactor systems
  • Lead or provide assistance to projects related to modification, testing and commissioning of reactor systems
  • Ensure work fully complies with the quality and environmental frameworks, safety procedures and standards, regulatory requirements and management procedures
  • Co-ordinate, mentor and train other OPAL Operational staff on practices, processes and procedures, including work safety practices
  • Please to view the Position Description.

    About Us

    ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.

    Benefits of Working with Us

    ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.

    We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

  • Training, development and mentoring opportunities
  • Performance based salary increases
  • Work-life balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions
  • If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now

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