Good fit if
- You can cover an on-call and emergency-response rotation if assigned.
- You meet the DOE Q clearance requirement.
- You can travel 10% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Security clearance
- DOE L Clearance
- DOE Q Clearance
Skills and tools
- I&C Maintenance
- Plc/dcs
- P&id Interpretation
- Calibration
- Root Cause Analysis
Required qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of progressive experience in instrumentation and controls maintenance or related field
- Proven hands-on experience performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems
- Experience developing and updating maintenance procedures, work instructions, and calibration schedules
- In-depth knowledge of instrumentation and control principles, systems, components, and equipment
- Mastery of P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and technical manuals
- Proficiency with specialized tools, test equipment, and advanced troubleshooting techniques
- Expertise in root cause analysis, failure mode analysis, and data interpretation
- CAA Access and L or Q level security clearance
About this role
Advanced instrumentation & controls maintenance technician role at Urenco USA's commercial uranium enrichment facility in Eunice, NM. You'll independently perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on complex I&C systems, troubleshoot equipment issues, and mentor junior technicians while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational continuity.
Responsibilities
- Independently execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems and equipment
- Interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose and repair issues
- Calibrate, functionally test, and troubleshoot process instruments and control loops using approved procedures and calibrated measurement tools
- Diagnose and resolve faults involving field devices, 4–20 mA and discrete signals, control valves, PLC/DCS interfaces, and fire detection systems
- Develop and update maintenance procedures, work instructions, and calibration schedules
- Perform root cause analysis and failure mode analysis on complex equipment issues
- Document work assignments, maintenance logs, repair reports, and trouble reports in real-time
- Collaborate with planners, supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional teams to minimize downtime
- Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior technicians on maintenance tasks and procedures
- Participate in installation, loop checks, functional testing, and commissioning of new or modified I&C equipment
- Perform inspections, channel functional tests, and as-found/as-left documentation for I&C components
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for process enhancements
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials per environmental regulations
- Participate in emergency response and troubleshooting activities as required
Preferred qualifications
- Associate's degree or technical certification in instrumentation technology, industrial electronics, or related field
- ISA CCST Level II, NCCER Instrumentation certification, or equivalent recognized credential
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills for identifying process improvement opportunities
- Ability to manage and coordinate complex maintenance projects and activities
- Knowledge of project management principles, resource planning, and scheduling
Location, schedule, and travel
Eunice, NM; on-site. 9/80 schedule: Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–3:00 PM alternating with Monday–Thursday 6:30 AM–4:00 PM. Some nights and weekend work required. On-call 24/7 during designated team duty week for Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty. Travel ≤10%. Radiological exposure expected.
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