Decontamination Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services, a Westinghouse subsidiary, seeks a Decontamination Technician (Contract) to perform housekeeping and decontamination in Radiological Control Areas at the Surry, VA plant.

You will operate equipment such as high-pressure washers and RP meters and may certify to all Decon tasks per Radiation Protection. The role requires climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pass a drug test.
• Pass a security background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping and decontamination in Radiological Control Areas.
• Operate test equipment and machines (high-pressure washers, laundry machines, RP meters, etc.).
• Certify to Decon tasks as directed by Radiation Protection department.

Skills

Climb ladders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role

As a Decontamination Technician (Contract) you will Perform housekeeping / decontamination activities in all Radiological Control Areas.

Operate various test equipment and machines as needed to perform duties such as high-pressure washers, laundry machines, RP meters, etc… Due to the broad diversity of work activities in the classification, most employees may be required to certify to all Decon specific tasks as directed by the Radiation Protection department.

You will report to the site coordinator and be located at your assigned plant in Surry, VA or other locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to climb ladders and work at multiple heights
• Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access
• Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Complete training / certification to operate different equipment including:
  • High pressure sprayers/vacuums
  • All pendant cranes
  • Hoist
  • Miscellaneous equipment
• Understand oral and written communications, technical requirements, procedures and directives associated with working at a nuclear plant.
• May require a respirator physical and training
• Work in adverse conditions such as high temperatures, confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a drug test
• Pass a security background

Our Safety Pledge to You

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!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

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

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $17/hour to $20/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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