Decontamination Technician

Laveer Engineering; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC's WECTEC Staffing Services seeks a Decontamination Technician at our Waterford, CT site. You will perform housekeeping and decontamination activities in Radiological Control Areas, operate test equipment such as high-pressure washers and RP meters, and obtain task certifications as directed by Radiation Protection.

You will report to the site coordinator and must meet safety and security requirements, including drug testing and background checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Climb ladders and work at multiple heights.
• Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Operate high-pressure sprayers, vacuums, pendant cranes, hoist and related equipment.
• Understand oral and written communications, technical requirements and procedures in a nuclear plant.
• May require respirator physical and training.
• Work in adverse conditions like high temperatures and confined spaces.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ladder climbing

Safety-conscious

Respiratory safety training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

High pressure sprayers

Vacuums

Small pendant cranes

Hoist

Job description

Requisition Number: 30550

Company

Location: Waterford, CT, US, 6385

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
• Lift 50 pounds
• 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

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

The 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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