About the opportunity
The Central Department Research Reactor at the Geesthacht site of Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon is looking for a qualified professional for the residual operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. The position involves operating, monitoring, and controlling residual operating systems, logging operational data, supporting troubleshooting, performing periodic checks and maintenance work, and assisting with integrated management processes. The appointment is permanent and full-time at 39 hours per week.
Salary and benefits
- Permanent employment contract in a research center with around 1,000 employees from over 60 nations
- 6 weeks of vacation per year with company holidays between Christmas and New Year
- Social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD) and remuneration up to pay group 9b according to EntgO Bund
- Options for mobile and flexible working arrangements
- Well-connected research campus via public transport, Deutschlandticket subsidy subject to conditions, and charging facilities for electric vehicles
- Individual opportunities for professional development and training
- Family-friendly policies including childcare offerings such as an on-site daycare center
- Company health promotion including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and corporate benefits
- Varied cafeteria offerings on campus
Who can apply?
- Successfully completed advanced training as a master craftsperson or technician in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Professional experience in plant engineering of nuclear facilities
- Basic knowledge of nuclear physics, nuclear radiation measurement technology, and radiation protection
- Nuclear reliability clearance under the Atomic Energy Act
- Unrestricted suitability for working in controlled areas
- Thorough knowledge of relevant statutory regulations including AtG, StrlSchG, StrlSchV, AtEV, and KTA rules
- Willingness to undergo further training in accordance with the technical competence directive for research reactors
- Very good Microsoft Office skills, process-oriented thinking, strong communication skills, and teamwork abilities
Required documents
- Cover letter
- CV
- Certificates and diplomas
When to apply
- Announcement start date: 05.10.2026
- Deadline for applications: 19.10.2026
How to apply
- Prepare application documents including cover letter, CV, and certificates
- Submit the application through the online applicant portal via the provided link before the deadline
Additional information
- Equal opportunity is an integral part of Hereon's personnel policy, and qualified women are explicitly encouraged to apply.
- Severely disabled persons and persons with equal status will be given preference in accordance with statutory provisions if equally qualified.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- A strong fit for technicians or master craftsperson graduates in mechanical engineering who possess direct operational experience within nuclear facilities.
- Ideal for professionals seeking a secure, permanent public service contract with flexible work options and comprehensive family support benefits.
- Suited for candidates comfortable with shift or on-call readiness duties and compliance with strict regulatory frameworks.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires physical presence in Geesthacht and unrestricted medical and security clearances for working in nuclear-controlled areas.
- Involves specific statutory obligations including readiness for specialized further training and participation in on-call services.
- The application window is relatively short, closing on October 19, 2026.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This permanent role provides a stable career path within a prominent research organization, offering specialized experience in the nuclear decommissioning sector alongside public service remuneration and comprehensive institutional benefits.
Our take
Qualified mechanical engineering technicians or master craftsperson professionals with relevant nuclear plant background should apply promptly before the deadline if they meet the strict security and health clearance requirements.
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