AOV Technician - Travel Calibration & Valve Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks an AOV Technician for 100% travel on short-term contracts (4–6 weeks, 40–72 hours/week). You will disassemble, calibrate, install and test valve systems, read blueprints, and perform field repairs while adhering to safety and nuclear program standards.

High school diploma and tech training required, with 3 years of AOV experience. Candidates must be willing to travel, work overtime, and pass pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in AOV/actuator valve calibration and maintenance.
• 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 prior work based on client feedback.
• Completion of pre-employment and screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble mechanical control devices, valves and related systems.
• Calibrate regulators, meters, and gauges for accuracy across parameters.
• Install, inspect and test meters, relays and power sources to verify function.
• Perform leak testing, valve adjustments and alignment checks.
• Support field troubleshooting and emergency repairs.
• Document tasks and daily field activity logs accurately.
• Follow safety guidelines and nuclear program norms, PPE usage.
• Overtime, shifts, weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

AOV calibration

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Blueprints reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training or EPRI qualifications

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical instruments

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks an AOV Technician for 100% travel on short-term contracts (4–6 weeks, 40–72 hours/week). You will disassemble, calibrate, install and test valve systems, read blueprints, and perform field repairs while adhering to safety and nuclear program standards.

High school diploma and tech training required, with 3 years of AOV experience. Candidates must be willing to travel, work overtime, and pass pre-employment screenings.