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A Military Specialist operates and maintains vehicles and mechanical equipment pertinent to mission success, whether on the sea, land or in the air. May monitor communication, detection, or weapons systems during operations. Interprets and evaluates tactical situations, making recommendations to supervisors. May operate weapons targeting, firing, and launch systems whether during combat or peacetime. In addition to their combat training, they have also specialized training in swimming, diving, parachuting, survival, emergency medicine, and foreign languages. Duties include conducting advanced reconnaissance operations and collecting intelligence information; recruiting, training, and equipping friendly forces; conducting raids and invasions on enemy territories; laying and detonating explosives for demolition targets; locating, identifying, defusing, and disposing of ordnance; and operating and maintaining sophisticated communications equipment.
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West Milton, NY, US 2026-08-24 17:34:08 Union Represented Apply Now Back to results About Us Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description As a National asset, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well as exceptional work/life balance and employment stability. NNL is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Prototype Operations team. Apply to this position if you're seeking to work in a mission-driven, technically diverse and dynamic environment with a strong technical team focused on learning and continuous improvement. Some of the duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Monitor and operate electrical and mechanical systems that support one of two prototype power plants in a safe and efficient manner. Acquire and maintain qualification on one nuclear power plant's off hull support systems. Operate these systems to meet testing, operating, and training schedules for the associated prototype in accordance with approved procedures. Perform danger and caution tag-outs of all support systems as needed. Maintain all required records and logs, including remarks and recommendations, while reporting any abnormal conditions. Respond immediately and independently to any issues associated with the in-hull prototype plant and corresponding support systems. Instruct and assist in orientation and training of Navy and civilian personnel that are certifying as a basic instructor. Acquire and maintain necessary radiological controls qualifications. Maintain proficiency through re-qualification and established continual training program. Ensure the plant safely operates within all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. The selected candidate for this position will work a rotating shift schedule. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill High school diploma or equivalent Experience with interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics Preferred Skills Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) experience Previous Prototype or MTS experience Prior Navy experience or other military service Previous experience as an auxiliary systems operator for a commercial power plant or industrial plant Experience with Navy tagouts or OSHA lock out tagouts Diesel generator experience Rotating shift experience Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $39.80 hourly Jobs categorized as subject to a collective bargaining agreement will adhere to the pay rates, wage increases, progression schedules, and other parameters identified and negotiated in said agreements. Wages and other compensation details are subject to change based negotiated changes to the collective bargaining agreements. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply Now Back to results