Uranium Enrichment Operator – Onsite (Eunice, NM)

About the role

Urenco USA is seeking motivated individuals to join our team at the only large‑scale uranium enrichment facility in North America. The position is based on‑site in Eunice, NM and includes relocation support. You will work on a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule to help produce enriched uranium safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and operate uranium enrichment and related production equipment.
• Perform cylinder handling activities such as connecting, disconnecting, sampling, and blending.
• Conduct routine plant tours, maintain logs, and report equipment or process issues.
• Execute housekeeping, spill clean‑up, and fire brigade duties, including incident commander responsibilities.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to operators in training and assist in procedure development.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 4 years of combined technical, chemical, or operations experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience at an operating nuclear facility in a related role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L security clearance.
• Emergency Response Organization (ERO) qualification.

Required skills

• Uranium enrichment equipment operation
• Cylinder handling and sampling
• Plant utility systems operation
• Control room operations
• Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties

What we offer

• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive training through the UUSA Operator program
• Competitive shift schedule (4 days on, 5 days off)
• Opportunities for career advancement within the nuclear energy sector