# Chemical Operator

**Company**: Standard Nuclear
**Location**: Idaho Falls, ID
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Manufacturing

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## Description

The Chemical Operator will support Standard Nuclear's chemical processing and materials production operations by operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment used in sol-gel processing and chemical dissolution systems.

This is a hands-on role involving solution mixing, reactor operation, particulate washing and drying, filtration, liquid waste handling, and general materials processing.

Operators will be cross-trained across multiple systems and will support operations in Standard Nuclear's Idaho Facility to ensure consistent production output.

**Responsibilities**

**Sol-Gel & Dissolution Operations**

- Operate equipment used in sol-gel processing, including mixers, vibratory pumps, wash systems, heating/drying units, and filtration systems.

- Prepare chemical solutions by measuring, mixing, and adjusting feed components according to established procedures.

- Support dissolution processes involving powders, aqueous solutions, and controlled chemical reactions.

- Perform washing steps using oxide solutions and rinsing equipment to clean or condition material batches.

**Chemical Handling & Process Execution**

- Handle chemical powders, solutions, and liquid waste streams following approved safety practices.

- Monitor process parameters, system pressures, solution levels, temperatures, and flow rates.

- Document batch data, equipment readings, and process deviations accurately.

- Conduct routine cleaning, equipment resets, and system preparation between production runs.

**Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting**

- Operate pumps, valves, pneumatic systems, heaters, furnaces, filtration modules, and separation equipment.

- Perform basic troubleshooting on mechanical and chemical processing systems.

- Assist maintenance or engineering staff with system adjustments, repairs, or calibration activities.

**Safety, Quality & Compliance**

- Follow all Standard Nuclear environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) requirements, including hazardous material handling and PPE protocols.

- Maintain accurate records in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

- Support internal audits, inspections, and readiness reviews.

- Adhere strictly to written procedures and report any deviations or safety concerns immediately.

**Cross-Training & Production Support**

- Train across multiple chemical processing areas to provide operational flexibility.

- Support production operations across Standard Nuclear's Idaho facility as needed.

- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve process consistency and efficiency.

**Benefits**

- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

- Health Savings Account

- Disability and Life Insurance

- 401K Plan

- Paid Time Off, Holidays

## Skills

### Required
- chemical processing
- industrial manufacturing
- mechanical operations
- sol-gel processing
- chemical handling

### Nice to have
- wet chemistry
- materials processing
- reactors
- mixing systems
- filtration modules
- Lean/Six Sigma

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