Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Valve Maintenance
- Calibration
- Loto
- Confined Space Entry
- Epri
- Nuclear Safety
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years hands-on experience in valve maintenance, calibration, and testing in nuclear or industrial environments
- Mechanical and electrical competency; ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
- Proficiency with hand tools, electrical instruments, and diagnostic tools
- Knowledge of OSHA and nuclear safety requirements
- Pass pre-employment screening (practical/written assessments, medical, psychological, background, substance abuse)
About this role
Short-term contract role installing, repairing, and calibrating valves and control devices at nuclear facilities. Westinghouse assignment with 100% travel on 4–6 week rotations. Requires 5+ years of hands-on valve maintenance in nuclear or industrial settings and ability to work 40–72 hours per week including shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, replace, and conduct post-maintenance functional testing, diagnostics, and calibration of valves and control devices
- Test and calibrate instrumentation; inspect and troubleshoot valve systems using gauges and tools
- Perform leak testing, valve adjustments, and alignment checks
- Support field troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Complete work orders with accurate documentation and daily field activity logs
- Comply with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry protocols, and nuclear quality/radiological/human performance standards
- Use appropriate PPE (respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, hard hats) and work in high-temperature areas and elevated heights
- Report to On-Site Manager
Preferred qualifications
- U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent reactor maintenance/operations training
- Vocational, technical training, or EPRI qualifications
Location, schedule, and travel
100% travel; 4–6 week short-term contract assignments; 40–72 hours per week. Work includes climbing, lifting up to 100 lbs, prolonged standing, bending, confined spaces, high-temperature areas, elevated heights. Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays required.
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