Field Service Tech II

Westinghouse Electric Company

Shoreview (MN)

On-site

USD 74,941 - 98,759

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Global Recognition Programs

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Fuel Handling Equipment Field Service Technician to join our team. This remote position offers significant travel throughout the United States, supporting nuclear fuel handling equipment at outage critical sites.

The ideal candidate will assist in installations, reviews of procedures, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Experience in mechanical and electrical fields is essential, along with strong teamwork abilities.

Our salary for this role ranges from $74,941 to $98,759 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

2+ years experience in mechanical, electrical, or PLC fields.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Full range of motion for physical tasks.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain fuel handling equipment at customer sites.
Review procedures and develop training for equipment.
Document quality-related issues and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) knowledge

Customer sensitivity

Education

High school graduate or equivalent plus 2-year certificate or degree

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, 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.

As a Fuel Handling Equipment Field Service Technician, you will help support our FHE Outage and Maintenance Services team. You will provide support for nuclear fuel handling equipment or outage critical cranes. You will conduct the field service support at remote operating nuclear power plants and at local service center operations. You will use high technology service equipment in a manner reflecting Westinghouse's commitment to the highest levels of safety and quality.

You will report to the Fuel Handling Equipment Outage and Maintenance Supervisor. This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere in the United States but does require significant travel. Projects are 2-4 weeks but during Spring and Fall may be traveling 2 to 3 months at a time before going home to reset.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, set-up, and maintain fuel handling/outage critical crane equipment at customer sites worldwide.
Review operational procedures, maintenance procedures, and drawings in detail.
Provide support to engineering and training by performing activities such as equipment modifications, equipment setup and testing, mock-up preparation, process testing, and equipment and process qualifications. Document equipment performance issues during field implementation, and ensure corrective actions are complete before next scheduled use.
Participate in training programs to acquire and maintain certifications and keep current with technology and procedures.
Perform all assigned tasks with support, with a high degree of quality, and within the parameters of qualified procedures and guidelines. Document all quality related issues.
Practice a "Safety First" attitude as an important part of all activities. Demonstrate good housekeeping practices in work areas. Maintain "Unescorted Access" status at nuclear power plant sites.
Develop, exercise and promote team-building skills with peers, supervisors, contractors, customers and other departments. Demonstrate good customer sensitivity.
Report to the service supervisor the status of field work progress, changes, problems, and mistakes on a daily or as need basis. You will require extensive travel by airplane and automobile (60%-70%) and will work with and around hazardous materials.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or the recognized equivalent plus 2 year, post high school degree/certificate or equivalent in experience. Specific knowledge and training in electrical, electronic, programmable logic controller, or mechanical components.
2 or more years of experience where satisfactorily demonstrated evidence of mechanical, electrical and programmable logic controller knowledge and skill. Nuclear industry experience is beneficial.
This position is subject to the requirements of Westinghouse and customer security, unescorted access, and fitness for responsibility programs.
Requires the ability to occasionally carry/lift up to 50 pounds.
Individual must have full range of motion i.e. ability to reach, climb, kneel, squat, grasp, bend forwards and backwards, sit, and stand for 4 hours per day
We will ask you to pass a Westinghouse physical which includes a spirometer for the ability to wear a respirator.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $74,941.84 to $98,759.22 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: