UF6 Operator

The role

You will operate and monitor uranium enrichment systems and support systems. You will work in a fast-paced R&D environment alongside engineers, chemists, and technical teams.

What you will do

• Operate, monitor, and control uranium enrichment equipment and support systems
• Monitor operating parameters, alarms, and instrumentation
• Make valve adjustments, start and stop equipment, and perform routine operational tasks
• Record operational data, maintain logs, and complete shift turnover documentation
• Respond to process alarms, abnormal conditions, and equipment malfunctions
• Perform routine equipment inspections and support maintenance activities
• Participate in lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and follow safety protocols
• Collaborate with engineering, chemistry, and maintenance teams
• Support compliance with NRC, DOE, and internal regulatory requirements
• Participate in ongoing training and qualification programs

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience as an industrial plant operator, process operator, or equivalent in a high-hazard or regulated environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and safety protocols
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and safety-conscious mindset
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization for work with nuclear materials
• Willingness to work rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights) including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work on-site in Paducah, KY or Los Angeles, CA
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in industrial environments
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Nice to have

• Navy nuclear training (submarine or aircraft carrier propulsion plant operations) or other military technical training
• Experience in highly regulated industries (NRC, DOE, FDA/GMP, EPA, or similar)
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, or hazardous material handling procedures
• Experience working in startup, commissioning, or R&D environments
• Active or prior security clearance (DOE Q/L clearance or DOD Secret/Top Secret)
• Associate's degree in Process Technology, Industrial Operations, or related technical field
• Prior experience in nuclear facilities, enrichment plants, fuel fabrication operations, or handling UF6 (uranium hexafluoride)

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization

About the company

General Matter enriches uranium. The company is designing, building, and operating low-cost enrichment services in the US to restore America's ability to produce nuclear fuel.