Apprentice Technician

Laveer Engineering; Orsay; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch vouchers

Transportation allowance

Work-from-home allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in France seeks a Field Services Apprentice Technician to support Steam Generator projects, perform operations safely per procedures, and report to the Operations Manager. You will work on French nuclear power sites, travel full-time, and contribute to preventive maintenance and equipment installation.

This apprenticeship provides hands-on training in nuclear safety standards, teamwork across disciplines, and opportunities to grow within a global leader in energy.

Qualifications

• Requires related technical education and hands-on aptitude.
• Familiarity with safety, radiation protection, and quality standards is beneficial.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Westinghouse values and safety standards.
• Follow procedures for nuclear safety, radiation protection, and environmental compliance.
• Perform and document technical activities in steam generator projects and related tasks.
• Assist with maintenance, installation of mechanical systems, and equipment checks.
• Prepare and maintain technical documents, test sheets, and nonconformance reports.

Skills

Mechanics

Electromechanics

Nuclear

Microsoft Office

Office Suite

Education

Two-year technical diploma or 3-year degree in related field

Currently pursuing studies

Nuclear safety knowledge a plus

Tools

Piping systems

Job description

Company: W Electrique France SAS

Location: Orsay, FR

General Job Function

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 Field Services Apprentice Technician, you will carry out operational activities safely and flawlessly by following established procedures. You will be assigned to the Steam Generators Business Unit and will primarily perform operational activities related to Steam Generator Chemical Cleaning and liquid waste treatment projects. You will report hierarchically to the Operations Manager, while functionally working under the supervision of the Project Manager, Site Manager, or Shift Manager. You will mainly work on French nuclear power plant sites, with opportunities to contribute to Westinghouse projects at other locations in France and abroad. You will be home-based, but your work requires full-time travel to sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote Westinghouse values.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and strict application of Westinghouse nuclear safety, radiation protection, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules and milestones.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining clear and safe communication practices.
• Exhibit strong organizational and analytical skills, with a methodical and disciplined approach to work.
• Maintain a questioning attitude and proactively identify, report, and manage deviations in accordance with procedures.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of duties and technical activities:

• Handling and lifting of components and heavy equipment.
• Installation and connection of flexible hoses and piping systems.
• Execution of bolted joint assemblies in accordance with torque specifications.
• Transfer and unloading of chemical products under controlled conditions.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Inventory management, packaging, and securing of tools and materials.
• Work at height in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• System alignment and operational checks (pump, boiler, compressor startup, valve operation, etc.).
• Monitoring and inspection of plant systems and equipment.
• Drafting of technical procedures, test sheets, and nonconformance reports.
• Completion and documentation of intervention and maintenance records.
• Identification of improvement opportunities and contribution to experience feedback and lessons learned processes.

Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies

• Alternance en bac +2 (BTS, DUT …) ou bac +3 (Licence, BUT..)
• Formation en cours
• SCN, RP, CSQ relative au nucléaire serait un plus
• Mécanique, Electromécanique, Nucléaire, Microsoft Office, bureautique

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 France can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Lunch vouchers
• Transportation allowance
• Work-from-home allowance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 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.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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

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