AOV Analyst

Westinghouse Electric; United States; Remote; USD 110,208 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is seeking an AOV Analyst for a contract position involving 100% travel. Responsibilities include analyzing and maintaining AOVs, conducting diagnostic tests, and ensuring safety compliance for nuclear operations.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, technical training, and hands-on experience in valve maintenance. The position offers competitive pay between $80 and $90 per hour, along with comprehensive health benefits and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on experience in valve maintenance in the nuclear industry.
• Satisfactory performance rating from previous work.
• Ability to conduct maintenance following OSHA or client safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Report to the On-Site Manager.
• Perform analysis of AOV maintenance and testing.
• Document all repair, testing, and assembly activities.

Skills

Hands-on experience in diagnostic testing

Mechanical and electrical experience

Proficiency in basic hand tools

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical training

Tools

Electrical instruments

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Opportunity Overview

AOV Analyst

100% Travel

Contract, short-term, 4 to 6 weeks, ranging 40-72 hours per week

We may offer contractors more than one short-term assignment.

Your Day-to-Day

• Report to the On-Site Manager.
• Apply technical expertise in AOV analysis and maintenance.
• Perform analysis of AOV testing during functional post-maintenance, diagnostic testing, corrective and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of different AOV types and sizes.
• Provide field support for all AOV maintenance activities.
• Analyze diagnostic tests and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Ensure mechanical safety clearance requirements are met following procedures.
• Complete work tasks as outlined in work orders and document all steps performed.
• Review documentation to confirm work order entries are correct and complete.
• Conduct diagnostic testing by customer specifications.
• Prioritize personal and co-worker safety, and protection of plant equipment.
• Recognize and recommend needed repairs to maintain first-time quality.
• Perform all tasks within customer/contractor procedural parameters.
• Complete required site and contractor training.
• Document all repair, testing, and assembly activities thoroughly.
• Use human performance tools (e.g., 2-minute rule, ALARA).
• Help with other job tasks within your capabilities as directed by management.
• Willingness to work overtime, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational, technical training or EPRI qualifications.
• Three (3) years of hands‑on experience in diagnostic testing and AOV/actuator valve and General Valve maintenance in the nuclear industry.
• Mechanical and electrical experience; ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent training in reactor maintenance or operations.
• Satisfactory performance rating from previous work (based on client and contractor feedback).
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools, electrical instruments, diagnostic tools, and conducting maintenance following OSHA or client requirements for electrical and mechanical safety.
• Complete and pass all pre‑employment and employment screening requirements, which may include practical and written skills assessments, computer‑based training, medical, psychological, background, and substance abuse screenings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Competitive pay: $80.00/hour to $90.00/hour.

Our Safety Pledge

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

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