Field Electronics Technician-Nuclear

Westinghouse Electric Company; Manning (SC); On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and income protection benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacations for qualifying positions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Field Electronics Technician for outage work at various plants, with potential international travel. You will perform maintenance and troubleshooting on electro-mechanical projects and be responsible for adhering to safety procedures.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, have at least 3 years of relevant electronics experience, and be prepared to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends. Comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k), and paid vacations are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of electronics experience in troubleshooting and repair.
• Commitment to safety and ability to lift 50–60 lb.
• Ability to work 12-hour schedules and 6–7 days per week as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform outages and updates at various plants, possibly including international travel.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Complete training and acquire certification on tools and procedures.

Skills

Electro-mechanical projects

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics interpretation

Hand and power tool proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2 years post-high-school degree in electronics

Job description

Field Electronics Technician – Outage

This travel position involves outage work at various plants, plant updates, and may include international travel.

Your Day‑to‑Day

1. Perform work of equal or lower skill level as required. Perform a variety of electro‑mechanical projects and assignments, following established procedures under the supervision of higher‑classified technicians and professionals.
2. Develop an awareness of ALARA principles, specific security requirements, and the importance of observing both Westinghouse and customer license requirements.
3. Complete basic and introductory training on all equipment, machines, and procedures required in the Machinist Electronics Technician Levels 1 & 2 criteria certification.
4. Perform quality work during the fabrication, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment as defined in the work standard for the job.
5. Disassemble, clean, decontaminate, inspect, repair, basic mechanical, electrical, welding, and hydraulic equipment. Work areas are often confined, and under poor conditions.
6. Exercise skill and proficiency in the use of basic hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical equipment.
7. Via training or demonstration of existing skills, operate machine tools, electrical test equipment, welding equipment, and measuring devices in the fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance of tools and equipment to the level of proficiency required in the Electronics Technician Levels 1 & 2 Criteria of Certification.
8. Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, drawings, and blueprints. Record data in required form.
9. Perform service responsibilities.
10. Demonstrate good housekeeping practices in work areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years post‑high‑school degree or diploma or military training in electrical or electronics.
• 3+ years of electronics experience troubleshooting & repair.
• Travel required.
• Commitment to safety.
• Physical requirements: lift 50–60 lb.
• Work 12‑hour schedule on nights or days as assigned.
• Periodically work 6–7 days per week on site assignments.

Additional Information

Safety in all activities is a priority. The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $32 / hour to $42 / hour. Code: RT. Code: NW.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and income protection benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid vacations for qualifying positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.