Field Electronics Technician (Nuclear)
Westinghouse ElectricManning, SC$32/hr
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- ALARA
- Electro-Mechanical Repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Welding
- Hydraulic Systems
- NRC Regulations
Required qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent; 2+ years post-secondary education (degree, diploma, or military training) in electrical or electronics; 3+ years of electronics experience in troubleshooting and repair; Commitment to safety and ALARA principles; Ability to lift 50–60 lbs regularly; Ability to work 12-hour shifts (days or nights as assigned); Willingness to travel extensively, including out-of-country assignments.
About this role
Field Electronics Technician supporting Westinghouse's nuclear outage operations. This travel-intensive role performs electro-mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting at operating nuclear plants, with potential international assignments to support equipment fabrication, servicing, and compliance with NRC and customer license requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform electro-mechanical projects and assignments following established procedures under supervision of higher-classified technicians
- Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, inspect, and repair mechanical, electrical, welding, and hydraulic equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment during fabrication, maintenance, and equipment servicing
- Operate machine tools, electrical test equipment, welding equipment, and measuring devices for fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance
- Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, drawings, and blueprints
- Record data in required forms and maintain detailed service records
- Demonstrate proficiency with basic and power hand tools and electrical equipment
- Develop awareness of ALARA principles, security requirements, and Westinghouse and customer license requirements
Location, schedule, and travel
Travel position to multiple nuclear plants. 12-hour shifts (days or nights); 6–7 day work weeks periodically on site; potential international travel. Work in confined spaces with challenging conditions and decontamination requirements.
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