OPAL Reactor Engineer

at  ANSTO

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Fixed Term 3 Years | 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 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.

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

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