Experienced Reactor Service Technician

Framatome North America; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,021 - 49,869; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health & Wellness benefits

Up to 3 weeks of vacation

Education reimbursement

Lifestyle spending account

Job summary

Framatome North America in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking an Experienced Reactor Service Technician to join their Installed Base Outage Services Organization. In this role, you'll execute various reactor service functions, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with industry regulations.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary of $27.60 to $36.20, depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.

Join Framatome's mission for a sustainable future in nuclear energy!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in the nuclear industry.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Awareness of NRC standards and safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain tooling and equipment at customer sites.
• Conduct routine field tasks including operating specialized equipment.
• Maintain maintenance logs and certification documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical training and certification

Knowledge of safety policies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long‑lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value‑added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day‑To‑Day

Join our fast‑growing Installed Base Outage Services Organization as an Experienced Reactor Service Technician. This posting is specific for individuals that have performed BWR or PWR Refueling or Under Vessel activities in the nuclear industry but do not yet have the qualifications to move fuel in the reactor core.

• Installs, troubleshoots, assembles and disassembles, repairs and maintains tooling and equipment at customer sites (may include equipment associated with refueling and inspecting and maintaining nuclear reactors and components).
• Conducts a variety of routine field tasks including, but not limited to operating specialized equipment, taking measurements, compiling data, and performing without error in high stress environments.
• Maintains maintenance logs and certification documents.
• Complies with all applicable safety and health rules including personal dose compliance.
• Works flexible hours and shifts, as required, to ensure timely service.
• Requires travel to a variety of remote job sites.
• Requires unescorted nuclear access (includes background check, psychological exam, and drug screen).

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Basic knowledge in a particular field of commonly used equipment, practices and concepts.
• Knowledge of company and industry safety and health policies and programs as required for specific roles.
• Good communication and comprehension skills, translate direction into action.
• Works effectively with all levels of staff and management, vendors and customers.
• Awareness of industry regulations (e.g., NRC standards) and safety codes.
• Requires specific technical training and certification.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $27.60 - $36.20 per hour, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long‑ and short‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next‑gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon‑free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well‑being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE810AppendixA).