Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician or Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician II - Harris Nuclear Plant

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Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician I or Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician II

Summary

A Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician is a competent, skilled mechanic in all aspects of nuclear plant mechanical maintenance. Work performed requires a broad knowledge of plant mechanical maintenance fundamentals and ability to function as part of a team while performing high quality preventive and corrective maintenance on nuclear plant equipment to maintain optimum levels of equipment reliability. Work activities include performing disassembly/reassembly of large steam turbines, electrical generators, and other plant equipment, as well as rigging and crane operation activities.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Valid driver's license

Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician II

• High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Valid driver's license
• One and one-half (1½) years of directly related experience

Desired Qualifications

• Two-year technical school degree, or equivalent experience or training (e.g., military)
• Prior experience in rigging and lifting
• Possess ACAD Accredited Program Qualification to operate Cab Operated Polar or Gantry Cranes to perform NUREG-0612 lifts in accordance with site specific load path procedures
• CNC machining skills and experience
• Basic understanding of power tool operation and precision tool usage
• Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced computer skills
• Demonstrated experience with, and support of, following safety processes administrative procedures and technical procedures
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
• Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments
• Prior nuclear power plant experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability

Specific Requirements

• Proven mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job
• Requires frequent travel to support Duke Nuclear Fleet maintenance outages and maintenance activities.
• Candidate required to have basic technical writing skills as well as basic computer skills
• Obtain and Maintain qualifications necessary to disassemble and reassemble large steam turbines and electrical generators
• Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
• Ability to successfully pass basic Maintenance Training
• Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
• Respirator Clearance/SCBA
• Mandatory hearing protection program
• Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• Working various shifts, extended hours, weekends, overtime, holidays, and be on-call to support plant needs
• Continuous training and ongoing successful testing is required
• Working in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
• Climbing ladders and stairs and working at elevated heights
• Physical exertion applicable to power plant maintenance such as standing, kneeling, crawling, walking, climbing, and working in tight spaces

Travel Requirements

5-15%

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No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.