Site Technician D&D

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Peer-to-peer recognition

Learning and development opportunities

Community service activities

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC in Mannheim seeks a Site Technician D&D to support Decommissioning & Dismantling projects across Europe. You will perform hands-on mechanical work, read technical drawings, and assist with lifting operations.

The role requires extensive travel and staying abroad for extended periods in a regulated environment. You will report to the Operations Manager Environmental Solutions and work at Mannheim, contributing to safe project execution and compliance with safety

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical work, assembly, welding, machining, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience reading and executing work from technical drawings and procedures.
• Technical vocational qualification or equivalent in related discipline.
• Experience in nuclear power plants or regulated environments.
• Previous D&D experience and reactor internals knowledge.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Europe and work abroad for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform dismantling, segmentation, assembly, machining, welding, and mechanical activities per procedures.
• Read and execute work based on drawings, work packages, and instructions.
• Support lifting and rigging, including overhead crane operations when qualified.
• Comply with safety, quality, environmental, and radiological requirements.
• Participate in pre-job briefings and continuous improvement activities.
• Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Work in small, multicultural teams to ensure safe project execution.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding

Machining

Reading drawings

Safety mindset

Travel readiness

Nuclear experience

Education

Mechanical maintenance qualification

Welding qualification

Machining qualification

Job description

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Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About the role:

As a Site Technician D&D you will support Decommissioning & Dismantling (D&D) projects at nuclear facilities across Europe. The position involves hands‑on field activities including mechanical dismantling, segmentation, assembly, lifting operations, and support to reactor internals and reactor pressure vessel projects.

The role requires extensive travel and the ability to work abroad for extended periods in a highly regulated environment.

You will report to the Operations Manager Environmental Solutions and be located at Mannheim.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform dismantling, segmentation, assembly, machining, welding, and mechanical activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Read and execute work based on technical drawings, work packages, and instructions.
• Support lifting and rigging activities, including overhead crane operations when qualified.
• Comply with all safety, quality, environmental, and radiological protection requirements.
• Participate in pre‑job briefings, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement activities.
• Report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Work effectively within small, multicultural teams and contribute to safe project execution.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical work, assembly, welding, machining, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience working from technical drawings and written procedures.
• Technical vocational qualification or equivalent experience in Mechanical Maintenance, Welding, Machining, Industrial Maintenance, or related discipline.
• Experience in nuclear power plants or regulated industrial environments.
• Previous D&D experience.
• Experience supporting reactor internals, reactor pressure vessel, or segmentation projects.
• Radiation Worker Training or equivalent nuclear qualifications.
• Previous experience working away from home for extended periods.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Europe.
• Willingness to work abroad up to three consecutive weeks per month throughout the year.
• Ability to meet site access, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong safety‑first mindset.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned work.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in Germany can expect:

• Great benefits for your convenience and safety
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team‑building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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