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Security Instrument Technician

Battelle Energy Alliance
paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
1955 Fremont Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2025
Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Security Instrument Technician to work on our Physical Security Systems team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our INTEC facility with every Friday off.

You will perform complex installations and preventative and corrective maintenance on electronic security systems at our INTEC facility. You will report to the Sr. Manager of the Physical Security Systems department.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform maintenance (corrective, preventative, predictive, routine, and troubleshooting) on instrumentation systems and components including closed circuit television video equipment, balanced magnetic switches, infrared intrusion detection, card reader access control systems, radar systems, and fiber optic systems in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) orders, Security Systems procedures, federal specifications, NRC regulations, and best business practices..
  • Participate in the work control process planning walk down process by providing recommendations to the planner on hazard identification, hazard mitigation, technical information, task sequencing, resource requirements, equipment requirements, and other information to produce a work document that can be used in the field to accomplish the identified work scope.
  • Review work orders/packages per INL work control procedures and provide meaningful and useful feedback.
  • Actively participate in INL briefings and post job reviews. Perform walk downs as directed by management.
  • Provide on-the-job training to other craftsmen as requested by maintenance management.
  • Provide feedback to management on any training needs or improvements that are needed to drive better performance and identifying any opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide feedback to the Planning Manager and/or Planning Technical Lead on any recommended improvements to the work order documentation process.
  • Maintain assigned qualifications in accordance with the INL and applicable program qualification process.
  • Plan, implement, and execute special projects within area of expertise assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4 years of relevant experience, a relevant Vocational Certificate in technical discipline (electronic and pneumatic instrumentation theory, application, troubleshooting and repair technique) and 2 years of relevant experience, or a relevant Associate's degree.
  • Depending on work assignment, within 3 months of hire, complete Radiological Worker Qualification requirements and maintain qualifications for duration of employment.
  • Depending on work assignment, pass the Physical Security Systems Technician training qualifications and maintain qualifications for duration of employment.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Experience:

  • Associate degree in technical discipline (electronic and pneumatic instrumentation theory, application, troubleshooting and repair technique), equivalent technical certification, or relevant military experience/certifications.

Job Information:

  • The pay for this position is $45.42/hr. (Rate can vary based upon individual work location, clearances, and qualifications. Rates are accurate for current posting and subject to change These are bargaining unit positions.)
  • HRP-Human Reliability Program: You will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and continued drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials or manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms; operate a motor vehicle or job-related equipment; and climb ladders and/or work in confined spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity, speaking ability and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
  • Paid time off (personal leave)
  • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
  • Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Primary Location : US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job : Crafts/Labors/Others (USW Union)
Organization : Safeguards and Security (Mxxx)
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Job Posting : Sep 15, 2025, 9:03:20 PM
Unposting Date : Sep 30, 2025, 5:59:00 AM
RELOCATION : Position NOT Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK : On-Site Worker
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