Nuclear Vessel Technician

About the role

System One is hiring nuclear Vessel Technicians to support commercial nuclear power generating plants during seasonal outages (primarily Spring and Fall). Work occurs in radioactively controlled environments, mainly in the U.S. with potential for international travel. Paid training is provided in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly and reassembly of reactor vessels, including de-tensioning, inspection, and re-tensioning processes
• Support rigging activities for vessel maintenance
• Assist with outage preparation and demobilization

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Clean background with no outstanding or pending charges
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening at hire and randomly thereafter
• Valid driver’s license with REAL ID endorsement, or passport in place of REAL ID
• Mechanical inclination (personal or professional)
• Nuclear experience is a plus
• Willingness and ability to leave home for weeks at a time during Spring and Fall outage seasons

Pay

• While mobilized, technicians average 40 hours of straight-time pay per week
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half rate
• Weekly paychecks

Schedule & travel

• Seasonal contract work aligned with nuclear outage periods (Spring and Fall)
• Paid travel (air, hotel, car rental)
• Daily per diem for meals and lodging
• Paid training in Wilmington, NC: travel in 11/8/2026, travel out 11/21/2026

Physical demands

• Stand for extended periods
• Carry up to 50 lbs
• Pull, lift, carry, and climb as required
• Work in confined spaces
• Work in high-heat environments

Reference: #369-Nuclear Fort Mill