Nuclear Reactor Technician I or Nuclear Reactor Technician II - Oconee Nuclear Station
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- Seneca, SC
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Nuclear Reactor Technician I or Nuclear Reactor Technician II
Summary
The Reactor Service Maintenance Technician assists in performing reactor head disassembly/reassembly activities, fuel handling activities, and dry cask storage activities. The Reactor Services Technician is responsible for basic aspects of power plant mechanical maintenance.
Experience performing reactor vessel disassembly and reassembly, dry fuel storage, rigging, crane operation, and equipment preventative maintenance work while not required is highly desirable. The ability to function as part of a team in performing high quality maintenance and repair of nuclear plant equipment and ability to perform independent work is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop proficiency in rigging and lifting and other mechanical maintenance functions
- Gain general knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures, instruction manuals, drawings, codes & other job requirements
- Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, work orders, and/or plans
- Maintain good housekeeping standards on a continual basis and ensure no reportable incidents regarding housekeeping occur within the area of responsibility
- Develop proficiency in the proper use of machine shop tools, and personal computers
- Utilize the corrective action program, clearance program, and the work order processing system
- Understand and follow all applicable safety and environmental policies
Working Conditions
- Work extended hours and various shifts\
- Work in Respirators and/or PAPR's
- Climb ladders and stairs
- Work at heights
- May be required to work weekends, overtime or be on-call to support plant
Basic/Required Qualifications
Nuclear Reactor Technician I
- High School Diploma or GED
Nuclear Reactor Technician II
- High School Diploma or GED
- One and one-half (1½) years of directly related experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Two-year technical school degree electrical/electronic engineering technology or equivalent experience or training (e.g. Military)
- Experienced Fuel Mover
- Electrical work experience
- Prior nuclear power plant experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills (e-mail applications, word processes, spreadsheets, database, etc.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills
- Prior experience in rigging and lifting
- Prior experience in Reactor Head disassembly/reassembly activities
- Prior experience in Fuel Handling activities
- Prior experience in Dry Cask Storage Activities
Specific Requirements
- This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
- Ability to successfully pass basic Maintenance Training
- Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
- Ability to gain and maintain Respirator/SCBA certification
- Mandatory hearing protection program
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Requires travel to support Fleet Outages and Dry Cask Campaigns (25-50%)
- Basic technical writing skills as well as basic computer skills
- Obtain and Maintain qualifications necessary to disassemble and reassemble a nuclear reactor
- Obtain and Maintain qualifications necessary to move nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel components
Travel Requirements
- 5-15%
- Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
- Yes
- Represented/Union Position
- No
- Visa Sponsored Position
Additional information
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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