Entry Level Technician

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings program

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory Bettis site seeks an entry-level Technician to support the RPI&C lab infrastructure. You will perform testing, troubleshoot equipment, coordinate preventive maintenance, and help maintain modern test systems.

This role emphasizes safe completion of work packages, calibration of instruments, and inventory control, with opportunities to contribute to upgrades and qualification activities in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• HD diploma or equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Associates degree or Journeyman Papers or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification.
• Entry-level technician role supporting lab testing and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support testing, troubleshooting, coordination and periodic facility tests.
• Perform preventative maintenance to support a fully capable laboratory.
• Maintain and modernize the lab's test systems and test articles.

Skills

Control systems

Electrical work planning

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Journeyman Papers

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

Job description

Job Description

The NNL electrical community maintains a suite of laboratories that are used to qualify Reactor Plant Instrumentation and Control (RPI&C) software and hardware, enable swift response to fleet support activities, and to support crew familiarization with RPI&C systems. The Bettis Shipboard Electrical Systems (SES) RPI&C infrastructure team is responsible for maintaining and modernizing the existing RPI&C test system infrastructure at Bettis site and, in close collaboration with counterparts across the program, developing, testing, qualifying, and delivering the test infrastructure for the next generation of RPI&C systems.

The Bettis Infrastructure Development (BID) unit is looking for an entry level Technician in pursuit of the mission described above. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to executing common laboratory functions such as support of testing, troubleshooting, coordination and/or performance of periodic facility tests and preventative maintenance required to support a fully capable laboratory, executing work packages required to maintain and modernize the lab's test systems and test articles, ensuring that work packages are performed safely and in compliance with company and Program requirements, managing the calibration of test equipment and inventories of parts and equipment.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; or Journeymans Papers in a related field; or Qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent).

Preferred Skills

• Interest in Control Systems.
• Knowledge of practices to plan and execute operations work including electrical work.
• Effective time management.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$57,500.00 - $88,000.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.