Operations Technician – GEH Morris Operation

Job Description Summary

In this role, you are part of a team responsible for safe operations at GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s Morris Operation facility (MO), a commercial nuclear waste storage facility. You will be assigned to a rotating shift, and independently conduct various operating, maintenance, and nuclear safety activities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Uphold GEH Morris’ nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security and quality.
• Perform rounds, monitor facility and equipment to ensure compliance and safe operation.
• Independently conduct various operating, maintenance, and nuclear safety assignments.
• Operate equipment/systems, including chiller, filtration, ventilation, and electric plant
• Perform equipment repair and preventive maintenance
• Operate radiological survey equipment, perform area radiological surveys and decontamination work, maintain radiological reports, logs, and records
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment, as needed.
• As back shift emergency coordinator, take initial actions to stabilize site during off-normal conditions
• Maintain shift status reports, logs, and records
• Ensure compliance with all compliance, safety and quality regulations through use of procedures, compliance calendars, databases and tracking systems.
• Must work with minimum supervision, exercising independent judgment relative to techniques and methods pertinent to assigned area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years of commercial nuclear or military nuclear operations experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical systems experience and troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access authorizations and security clearances.
• Ability to work in radiologically controlled areas and utilize required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Ability to operate computers and electronic work management systems.
• Willingness to complete required certifications, including Emergency Coordinator qualification.
• Ability to work overtime and varying work schedules as required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Pump and valve maintenance experience.
• Industrial HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Health Physics or Radiological Controls experience.
• Knowledge of fluid systems and plant operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The weekly pay for this position is 2,067.28 USD.  The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.  

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

 

 

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 30, 2026.

 

 

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also receive 40 hours of personal business time, 160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law), and two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.