Field Service Technician I

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 46,090 - 70,402; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition

Employee referrals

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric invites you to join a dedicated Field Service Technician I team supporting fuel handling equipment at nuclear power plants and service centers. You will travel extensively (60–80%) and work on-site at plants or in Madison, PA, with safety and quality as priorities.

The role emphasizes training, inspections, calibrations, and troubleshooting, with opportunities to gain certifications and advance within the PWR Refuel Resources organization.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and the equivalent required; 2 years post high school degree/certificate or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years in industrial field with demonstrated mechanical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Train to install, set-up, maintain, inspect, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot fuel handling/outage critical refuel equipment at customer sites worldwide.
• Support equipment maintenance at the Waltz Mill service center between outage assignments.
• Review operational procedures, maintenance procedures, and drawings in detail.
• Participate in training programs to acquire and maintain certifications and stay current with technology and procedures.
• Practice a Safety First attitude and maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
• Gain and maintain unescorted access status at nuclear power plant sites.
• Collaborate with peers, supervisors, contractors, customers and other departments; demonstrate teamwork.
• Report status of field work progress, changes, problems and mistakes during outage shifts.
• Travel extensively by airplane or automobile (60%-80%) and work around hazardous materials.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

About the role

As a Field Service Technician I, you will provide fuel handling equipment or outage critical crane, field services at remote operating nuclear power plants and at local service center operations, using high technology service equipment in a manner reflecting Westinghouse's commitment to the highest levels of safety and quality. You will report to the Manager PWR Refuel Resources and be located on-site at specified plants and when not working at plants will be seated in Madison, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• You will train to install, set-up, maintain, inspect, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot fuel handling/outage critical refuel equipment at customer sites worldwide.
• Support equipment maintenance at the Waltz Mill service center between outage assignments. This requires ability to travel to the service center daily during equipment turnaround periods.
• Learn to review operational procedures, maintenance procedures, and drawings in detail.
• Participate in training programs to acquire and maintain certifications and keep current with technology and procedures.
• Practice a Safety First attitude as a necessary part of all activities. Demonstrate good housekeeping practices in work areas.
• Gain and maintain Unescorted Access status at nuclear power plant sites.
• Participate in team-building skills with peers, supervisors, contractors, customers and other departments. Demonstrate good teamwork behaviors with peers.
• Report status of field work progress, changes, problems, and mistakes to management during outage shifts.
• You will do extensive travel by airplane or automobile (60%-80%) and working with or around hazardous materials.
• This position is subject to the requirements of Westinghouse and customer security, unescorted access and fitness for responsibility programs. We also ask that you can carry/lift 50 pounds and must have full range of motion.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or the recognized equivalent is required. 2 years, post high school degree/certificate or equivalent in experience.
• You will have 2-3 years in industrial field with demonstrated mechanical abilities.

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 ($46,090.26 to $70,401.68) per year.

Benefits

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

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