Electrician - Nuclear

Talen Energy; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy in Berwick, PA is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to install, maintain, and align high‑voltage equipment across distribution and transmission systems. You will climb scaffolds and operate bucket or platform lifts to reach equipment and perform diagnostics with standard test gear.

Safety, adherence to procedures, and teamwork are essential as you read schematics, work with energized and de‑energized lines, and support reliability initiatives powering customers across the

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Successfully passing an Electrical Test for advancement.
• Experience in lower classification and completion of Helper-Electrical units (series 100 qualifications) or equivalent training.
• Motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Knowledge of Energy Control system.
• Working knowledge of tools and materials used in electrical work.
• Ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
• Strength and endurance to perform the above duties.
• Ability to obtain Asbestos Worker license.
• External candidates with Nuclear Engineering Technologies or Naval Nuclear Power Electrician experience fit requirements for this job
• Ability to obtain unescorted site access to SSES
• Ability to direct other employees

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, maintain, and align high-voltage equipment and transformers.
• Perform routine diagnostic testing with standard equipment.
• Work from scaffolds or aerial devices up to height; operate bucket/platform lifts.
• Follow approved rubber glove methods on energized conductors up to 600 volts.
• Splice, install, terminate, and troubleshoot distribution and transmission cables.
• Test and locate faults on underground primary systems and de-energized equipment.
• Install and wire relay and control devices on switchboards and switchgear.
• Install and maintain various electrical components and panels.
• Assist with rail track repairs and cad-welding grounds.
• Use computer-based systems pertinent to the job.

Skills

High voltage safety

Electrical installation

Rigging

Maintenance

Test equipment use

Reading schematics

License: Electrical

Physical endurance

Asbestos awareness

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical training / apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Aerial work platforms

Rubber glove methods

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Installs, assembles, maintains, and aligns high-speed switching devices, large power transformers, high voltage and low voltage switchgear, motors, and associated equipment.
• Performs routine diagnostic testing and utilizes standard test equipment, analyzing and interpreting results.
• Works from hanging scaffolds, spiders, or similar support devices at any height. Operates and works from aerial devices such as: bucket or platform trucks and various hydraulic telescoping man-lifts up to 175' height rating.
• Under close supervision (foreman is in close proximity and able to fully view work being performed), performs work using approved rubber glove and sleeve methods on energized conductors and buses above 600 volts.
• Splices, installs, and terminates distribution, transmission, and fiber optics cable.
• Performs work in the pulling and placing of distribution and transmission type cables in areas adjacent to energized (high voltage) equipment; i.e., energized manholes, vaults and transformers.
• Tests, locates, clears faults on underground primary, and works on all de-energized equipment and energized low voltage (up to 600 volts) cables, secondary, service, street lights, and exposed terminals or bus bars using approved methods and proper equipment.
• Maintains, installs, and wires relay and control devices on distribution and transmission class switchboards, self-contained breakers, and switchgear when such apparatus is not protecting or controlling system load.
• Installs, adjusts, maintains, and aligns air switches and disconnect switches, including motor operators and interface piping; installs and assembles capacitor banks; mounts fuse switches, lightning arresters, insulators, bus support fixtures, potential and current transformers.
• Performs layout, installation, and maintenance of such items as: junction boxes, battery and fuse cabinets, panel boards, receptacles, and lighting devices, auxiliary switches on operating devices, conduit runs, wire troughs, circuit breakers, and raceways.
• Performs work in the assembly, installation, wiring, maintenance, and check out of low voltage (up to 600 volts) power and lighting systems; simple relay and control panels such as under-frequency relay cabinets; batteries and battery chargers, distribution panels, and other such equipment.
• Assists with railroad track repairs and maintenance to include cad-welding grounds.
• Uses computer-based systems pertaining to the job.
• Performs stress relieving.
• Installs and removes temporary safety grounds.
• Performs rigging such as moving, placing, hanging or erecting structures, transformers, circuit breakers, switching devices, and machinery.
• Operates permanently mounted hoists of any kind.
• Holds clearance orders for the performance of the above-mentioned work.
• Performs such other related duties as assigned or as necessary.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school education or equivalent.
2. Successfully passing an Electrical Test for advancement.
3. Satisfactory performance and experience in lower classification and successful completion of appropriate Helper-Electrical units of instruction, (series 100 qualifications) or equivalent practical experience and training.
4. Motor vehicle operator’s license.
5. Knowledge of company’s Energy Control system.
6. Working knowledge of tools and materials used in electrical work.
7. Ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
8. Strength and endurance to perform the above duties.
9. Ability to obtain Asbestos Worker license.
10. External candidates with experience / training similar to and including Nuclear Engineering Technologies (Electrical), Naval Nuclear Power Electrician (nuclear), etc fit requirements for this job
11. Ability to obtain unescorted site access to SSES
12. Ability to direct other employees

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com.