Fuel Equipment Technician (FET)

Sonic Systems International Llc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Voluntary plans via Hartford

401(k) plan (no match)

Paid time off 15 days

Holidays 12 days

Job summary

Sonic Systems International is seeking a Fuel Equipment Technician to support inspections of fuel rods within nuclear fuel assemblies and refurbish inspection tooling. The role involves travel to domestic and international client sites to support outages, while maintaining safety and compliance across all tasks.

You will work with the Fuel Services Team to ensure accurate data, up-to-date certifications, and adherence to PSA plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Mechanically and electrically inclined.
• Able to read complex tool drawings.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Documented experience with Microsoft Office.
• Willing to pass a background screening.
• Willing to pass drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Support fuel rod and fuel assembly inspections, including fuel sipping.
• Prepare and refurbish fuel inspection tooling.
• Travel to customer sites to service nuclear outages (up to 50% travel).
• Keep accurate databases for all equipment.
• Maintain current certifications for all equipment.
• Keep facilities, equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures for all duties.
• Complete work schedules to meet client needs.
• Protect confidential information.
• Assist in improving deliverables and reducing costs under PSA.
• Attend weekly team and staff meetings as required.
• Support other operation areas as needed (e.g., CRD and MODS).
• Carry out directives from the Lead Manager.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Electrical aptitude

Read complex tool drawings

Microsoft Office

Background screening

Drug and alcohol screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GE Hitachi tooling

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Hourly Wilmington, NC, US

Location: GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Wilmington Fuel Services Team, GE Castle Hayne, Wilmington, NC
Travel: Up to 50% (domestic and international)

• Medical: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
• Dental and vision: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
• Voluntary plans offered through The Hartford
• 401(k), no company match
• 15 days of paid time off per year
• 12 paid holidays per year

Position Summary

The Fuel Equipment Technician supports inspections of fuel rods within nuclear fuel assemblies. This includes fuel sipping inspections that detect fuel rod deficiencies. The technician prepares and refurbishes fuel inspection tooling, and travels to domestic and international customer sites to support nuclear outages.

Essential Functions

• Support fuel rod and fuel assembly inspections, including fuel sipping.
• Prepare and refurbish fuel inspection tooling.
• Travel to customer sites to service nuclear outages (up to 50% travel).
• Keep accurate databases for all equipment.
• Keep current certifications for all equipment.
• Keep facilities, equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures for all assigned duties.
• Complete work schedules that meet the client's needs.
• Keep information confidential.
• Develop plans to increase deliverables and reduce costs under the PSA.
• Attend weekly team meetings and staff meetings when asked, for feedback.
• Support other areas of operation as needed, such as CRD and MODS.
• Carry out other directives from the Lead Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• Mechanically and electrically inclined
• Able to read complex tool drawings
• Comfortable working at heights
• Documented experience with Microsoft Office
• Willing to pass a background screening
• Willing to pass drug and alcohol screening at application and at random

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with GE Hitachi tooling
• Electronic or ultrasonic experience
• Familiarity with radiation worker safety
• Documented experience with Oracle
• Prior experience handling fuel rods or bundles

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods
• Work at heights, on or off scaffolds
• Wear a fall-protection harness
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Push, pull, lift, climb and reach as the job requires
• Work in confined spaces
• Work in high-heat environments
• Pass respirator fit tests

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantive Action

Sonic Systems International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship. Sonic Systems International makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.