MOV Senior Tester

Opportunity Overview

MOV Senior Tester
100% Travel
Contract, short-term, 4 to 6 weeks, ranging 40-72 hours per week
Contractors may be offered more than one short-term assignment

Your Day-to-Day

• Report to the On-Site Manager.
• Perform functional and post-maintenance diagnostic testing, corrective and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of motor-operated valves (MOVs).
• Ensure MOV performance meets prescribed design and vendor specifications, including seating force, stroke length, and position control.
• Perform leak testing, valve adjustments, and alignment checks using appropriate gauges and tools.
• Support field troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement plans.
• Complete work orders with accurate documentation of tasks and daily field activity logs.
• Ensure safety of self and team and prevent damage to plant equipment.
• Follow Quality standards and procedural guidelines set by the customer.
• Comply with work hour requirements and observe Quality, Radiological, Human Performance, and other nuclear program norms.
• Use appropriate PPE, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, and hard hats.
• Follow lockout/tag out requirements.
• Perform tasks in confined spaces, high-temperature areas, and elevated heights.
• Maintain focus for extended periods and read/write complex documents in English.
• Willingness to work overtime, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Who You Are

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational, technical training or EPRI qualifications.
• Five (5) years of hands-on experience in diagnostic testing and MOV/actuator valve maintenance.
• Mechanical and electrical experience; ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent training in reactor maintenance or operations.
• Satisfactory performance rating from previous work (based on client and contractor feedback).
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools, electrical instruments, diagnostic tools, and conducting maintenance following OSHA or client requirements for electrical and mechanical safety.
• Complete and pass all pre-employment and employment screening requirements, which may include practical and written skills assessments, computer-based training, medical, psychological, background, and substance abuse screenings.

Safety Pledge to You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

• Delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service.
• Supports international contracts in over five countries.
• Offers competitive pay to all of our employees.
• Most positions qualify for benefits including Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan, and Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions.
• Committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices.

Pay

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $60.00/hour to $70.00/hour.

Code

CODE: NW
CODE: RT

Equal Opportunity Employer

including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Nearest Major Market

Greenville

Nearest Secondary Market

South Carolina