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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Penn State Breazeale Reactor is looking for an Engineering Technologist to join the Team! This position will supervise and operate the reactor as a licensed Senior Reactor Operator. The Duty SRO is responsible for all activities of the facility while on duty. Supervise and perform services for semiconductor customers in the FNI and FFT. Receive, prepare for irradiation, analyze samples after irradiation and return samples to customers in accordance with NRC and DOT requirements. Maintain certification for shipping of limited quantity samples provided by RPO.
Job Responsibilites:
Report results to customers for all samples.
Take, prepare and analyze waters samples from Breazeale Reactor Heat Exchanger and Combustion Laboratory to comply with NPDES regulations.
Prepare reports for submission to PADEP on water quality.
Responsible for maintaining gamma spectroscopy counting systems and ensuring systems are filled with liquid nitrogen on a weekly basis.
Responsible for maintaining gas flow proportional counters and ensuring an adequate supply of P-10 gas is available for their use.
Prepare billing for FNI, FFT and Neutron Transmission customers.
Maintain Senior Operator Operator's license through examination and evaluation by USNRC (percentage given is for maintenance of license - includes minimum medical standards that must be met. Participate in emergency preparedness training and drills as part of the emergency response team. (24/7 on-call SRO for emergency response).
Develop and/pr modify procedures to comply with regulatory changes within established facility procedures, technical specifications, and safety analysis.
Actively participate in the operator/senior operator requalification program by periodically helping to administer requalification exams and training seminars, and by fulfilling the proficiency and requalification requirements in the Breazeale Reactor's requalification plan.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None
A Federal background check is required and candidates must meet the minimum physical performance requirements of 10CFRSS and ANSI/ANS_15.4 {2007).
Selected applicant must pass additional federal background investigation and Environmental Health and Safety Radiation Worker qualification orientation.
The position is normally assigned to day shift but occasional weekend and evening work may be required.
The position has rotating call-out duties and for emergency response should be able to report in less than one hour.
The facility is a regulated drug-free workplace and applicants must pass drug screening and are subject to random and for-cause testing.
Vehicles and personal property may randomly be subject to search upon entering and exiting the facility.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $94,980.00.
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Maintain Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license through USNRC examination and evaluation
- Pass federal background check(s) and additional federal background investigation
- Pass Environmental Health and Safety Radiation Worker qualification orientation
- Meet physical performance requirements of 10CFRSS and ANSI/ANS_15.4 (2007)
- Ability to be on-call and report for emergency response within one hour (24/7 on-call duty)
- Pass drug screening and be subject to random and for-cause testing
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (Penn State does not sponsor staff employment visas)
- Ability to maintain and operate gamma spectroscopy systems and gas flow proportional counters (including LN2 and P-10 gas handling)
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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