Decontamination Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC's WECTEC Staffing Services seeks a Decontamination Technician at the Waterford, CT plant to perform housekeeping and decontamination in Radiological Control Areas, using test equipment as needed.

Responsibilities include climbing ladders, maintaining unescorted access, and training to operate equipment such as high‑pressure sprayers, vacuums, small pendant cranes, and hoists. A high school diploma or GED, drug screen and security background check are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Climb ladders and work at multiple heights.
• Meet all requirements to maintain unescorted access.
• Operate equipment including high-pressure sprayers, vacuums, cranes and hoist.
• Understand and follow technical requirements and directives related to a nuclear plant.
• May require respirator physical and training.
• Work in adverse conditions such as high temperatures and confined spaces.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

High-pressure washers

Vacuum cleaners

Small pendant cranes

Hoist

Job description

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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 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 Waterford, CT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Climb ladders and work at multiple heights
• Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access
• Complete training / certification to operate different equipment including:
  • High pressure sprayers
  • Vacuums
  • Small 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

Benefits:

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

Base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $17/hour to $20/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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