Operations Technician – GEH Morris Operation

GE Vernova

Morris, United States

Full Time

Posted September 29, 2026

$90k - $134k· Est.

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 30, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

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.

Key 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Minimum 5 years of commercial or military nuclear systems and operational experience. Experience must include mechanical systems proficiency.
Ability and willingness to work in radiation-controlled areas and radioactively contaminated areas, utilizing prescribed PPE.
Must be medically and mentally capable of wearing appropriate respiratory equipment, including full-face masks, for entire shift. Must be capable of wearing hearing protection equipment.
Considerable physical effort will be applied in machine and equipment repair. Intermittent lifting of up to 50 pounds and manipulating of bulky, heavy machine tools and parts. Exposure to awkward positions during maintenance tasks.
Long periods of standing may be required. Climbing, bending, and stooping required.
Must be able to operate motorized fork trucks, hand trucks, and overhead cranes.
Exposed to ladders, pits, scaffolds, etc. Must be able to climb and work at elevated levels.
Ability and willingness to complete the following training: Class A Safety, First Aid / CPR, Operator, Watchman, forklift, and crane.
Ability and willingness to complete Emergency Coordinator Certification
Ability and willingness to work overtime and shift variations as needed
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, both mechanical and electrical.
Pump and valve maintenance experience
Experience with troubleshooting, installation and/or servicing of industrial HVAC systems
Health physics/radiological controls background
Proficiency in fluid systems theory and operations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite
Effective problem identification and resolution skills. Strong math skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong interpersonal and 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.