Nuclear Instrument Technician I, II, or III (Surry)

About the Role

Works under direction of a Supervisor or Senior Technician and performs maintenance and calibration activities in both a shop and field environment, including normal and radiological areas of the plant. Activities involve maintenance, calibration, and testing of safety-related equipment associated with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation and control systems. Completes the Instrument and Control Technician Training program.

Assists with scheduled work such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and calibrations on analog and digital control systems, including microprocessor, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation and controls (e.g., pressure, temperature, and flow sensors and associated alarm circuits). Corrects anomalous operations of indicators, controllers, and instrument loops using advanced test equipment and investigative techniques. Accurately completes documentation and complies with approved procedures, Work Management processes, Equipment Clearances (safety tagging), Radiological Work permits, and Safety regulations, policies, and practices.

Assists with maintenance, calibrations, and testing of equipment and control loops on systems and equipment, including reactor containment and other radiological areas, during all modes of plant operation. Uses industry-accepted human performance practices to promote error-free performance and coaches others to raise standards. Completes initial training and on-the-job training requirements identified in the Nuclear Instrument Technician Training Program as accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and calibration of safety-related equipment in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital instrumentation and control circuits.
• Interpret diagrams, prints, and written procedural instructions to perform work.
• Assist with preventative and corrective maintenance, including calibrations.
• Work in radiological areas, including reactor containment, during all modes of plant operation.
• Utilize respirators, SCBA bottles, fall protection, and other safety equipment.
• Carry tooling, test equipment, and plant equipment weighing a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Work at varying elevations and in confined quarters.
• Complete accurate documentation and comply with all safety and procedural requirements.
• Promote error-free performance using human performance practices and coach others.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot analog and digital instrumentation and control circuits.
• General familiarity with electrical and mechanical physical/dimensional measurements.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, prints, and written procedural instructions.
• Physical ability to work in radiological areas, utilize safety equipment (e.g., respirators, fall protection), and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work at varying elevations and in confined quarters.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

Nuclear Instrument Tech I

• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Commercial nuclear power or Nuclear Navy (ET or EM) experience preferred.

Nuclear Instrument Tech II

• Successfully completed the Navy Nuclear Propulsion training program and a minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience as a Nuclear Electronics Technician (ET), or
• 6 years or more of industrial experience in a directly related field (e.g., Instrument & Controls, electronics).
• Military electronic experience in any Armed Force Services preferred.

Nuclear Instrument Tech III

• Successful completion of the Nuclear Instrument Technician Development Program as accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training.

Education

Preferred: Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred degree.

Working Conditions

• Loud noise: Up to 25%
• Radiation exposure: Up to 25%
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Office work environment: 26–50%

Pre-Employment Testing

This position requires recommended test results from the following aptitude tests, administered on-site during the pre-employment process:

• For Millstone Power Station: EEI Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS). Practice test.
• For other Nuclear sites: EEI Technician (TECH). Practice test.

Pay

Expected hiring base salary ranges:

• Nuclear Instrument Tech I: $65,500 – $85,000
• Nuclear Instrument Tech II: $73,200 – $95,000
• Nuclear Instrument Tech III: $81,900 – $106,400

The actual salary offered may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and work location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners.
• Vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Retirement plans, including 401k contributions and matches.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Disability insurance.

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