HEAD AREA MAINTENANCE (HAM) TECHNICAIN

Hi Tech Solution; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi Tech Solutions is seeking a Head Area Maintenance (HAM) Technician to provide hands-on engineering and field support for nuclear system equipment across projects. Travel for weeks at a time is required, with emphasis on safety culture, regulatory compliance, and quality standards in hazardous environments.

You will interpret procedures, install, test, startup, operate, and maintain equipment while collaborating with engineering, training teams, and customers to ensure safe, reliable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.
• Nuclear industry experience or apprenticeship program considered a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, drawings, and specs.
• Focus on safety, quality documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment maintenance, checkout, decontamination, packing, and calibration.
• Review procedures, drawings, and technical documentation in detail.
• Modify, set up, test, and qualify equipment and processes with engineering.
• Document performance issues and ensure corrective actions before next work.
• Participate in training to obtain qualifications and stay current with tech.
• Operate and troubleshoot field service equipment at customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electronic aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Detail-oriented

Teamwork & customer service

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Certification or associate degree

Tools

NDE technologies

Robotic systems

Computer networks

Job description

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Hi Tech Solutions is a People First company which means we put our people first and our success follows. We are growing our mobile field services team that provides maintenance, modifications, and upgrades at nuclear power plants all over the world. Our work is project based and requires travel for weeks at a time. The Head Area Maintenance (HAM) Technician provides hands‑on engineering and field service support for the installation, testing, startup, operation, and maintenance of nuclear system equipment and components. This role supports field operations, and customer field work while ensuring strict adherence to nuclear safety culture, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Extensive travel, technical rigor, and work in hazardous environments are key aspects of this position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform support activities, including equipment maintenance and checkout, facility and equipment decontamination, packing and unpacking of equipment, shipment preparation, material handling, and calibration activities.
• Review and interpret operational and maintenance procedures, drawings, and technical documentation in detail.
• Support product engineering and training initiatives by performing equipment modifications, setup and testing, mock-up preparation, process testing, and equipment and process qualifications.
• Document equipment performance issues encountered during field implementation and ensure corrective actions are completed prior to subsequent scheduled work.
• Participate in performance-based training programs to acquire, maintain, and renew required qualifications and certifications, and stay current with evolving technologies.
• Complete safety training required to work in hazardous environments, including the proper operation of safety equipment and systems.
• Apply Human Performance Tools, INPO Principles, Industrial Health & Safety practices, ALARA principles, security requirements, and all applicable company and customer licensing requirements.
• Acquire, understand, and apply Nuclear Safety Culture requirements and actively contribute safety observations in the shop and field.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot field service equipment at customer sites, including cleaning processes, non-destructive examination (NDE) technologies, robotic systems, and computer networks.
• Execute all assigned tasks with a high degree of quality, within qualified procedures and guidelines, and with manager support as needed.
• Maintain a detailed, disciplined approach to work and document all quality-related issues accurately.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills when working with peers, supervisors, contractors, customers, and cross-functional departments.
• Exhibit customer sensitivity, professionalism, and a solutions-focused mindset when resolving technical and operational challenges.
• Support extensive travel requirements, maintain unescorted access authorization, and work safely with hazardous materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated mechanical and/or electronic aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• General knowledge of nuclear power plant operations, maintenance practices, and inspection activities
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and quality documentation practices
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems
• Basic mathematical proficiency relevant to technical and engineering tasks
• Ability to work safely in hazardous and regulated environments
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing and obtain unescorted access authorization at a nuclear power plant

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Technical Certification or associate degree in related field
• One (1) or more years of experience demonstrating mechanical and/or electronic aptitude within the nuclear industry
• General understanding of nuclear maintenance, inspection, and operating environments
• Completion of, or enrollment as an apprentice program, predetermined qualification program, or certification program

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in unpleasant conditions such as loud, extremely hot or cold environments, at heights, or in confined spaces
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work various shift schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, or crouch
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required