Material Handler

Westinghouse Electric Company; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

Paid vacations & holidays

Global recognition program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a long-term Material Handler for the Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant in Southport, NC. You will move materials around the site, from simple hand tasks to operating large equipment, to support outage activities and site coordination.

Applicants should follow safety practices, read procedures, and communicate effectively with team members while adhering to company procedures. Prior Duke Power nuclear facility experience is preferred; CDL is optional.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain unescorted access requirements.
• Pass Radiation Worker Training (initial and annual).
• 5 years mechanical maintenance experience (3 years if rigging/crane).

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices.
• Communicate with co-workers, Supervisors, and Purchaser's staff to ensure safe and quality work.
• Use administrative documents and procedures properly.
• Read and interpret procedures and drawings.
• Perform work in a professional, neat and orderly manner.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access

Pass initial and annual Radiation Worker Training

Minimum of five years mechanical maintenance experience (may be three years in rigging/crane operations)

Tools

Pendent Crane

Site Specific Maintenance Procedures

Basic Rigging

Scaffold Installation/Removal Qualifications

Independent Component Verification

Job description

Westinghouse is looking for a long ter Material Handler to work at the Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant, located in Southport, NC. In this position you will perform material handling functions in and around the station in accordance with established company standards and procedures. This could encompass tasks such as simple hand tasks to operation of large pieces of industrial equipment to facilitate the movement of various materials into, out of, and around site buildings and structures. This function is intended to support the local Site Coordinator and is typically associated with nuclear station outage activities. Activities will frequently require a potential candidate to assess the assigned task for safety concerns, proper support equipment application, and adherence to established company procedures. Prior experience at a Duke Power nuclear facility is desired.

Education / Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet all applicable requirements to maintain unescorted access
• Pass initial and annual Radiation Worker Training
• Minimum of five years mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting (may be reduced to three years if individual has worked specifically in the rigging / crane operations area) (SR Material handler)

Specific training for this activity includes (but not limited to):

• Pendent Crane
• Site Specific Maintenance Procedures
• Basic Rigging (Duke Power specific)
• Scaffold Installation/Removal Qualifications
• Independent Component Verification

Minimum Skill Requirements and Accountabilities

• Follow safe work practices
• Effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, Supervisors, and Purchaser's staff to ensure safe and quality job completion for all assignments
• Use administrative documents, procedures, data sheets/forms properly.
• Read and interpret procedures and drawings
• Perform work in a professional (neat and orderly) fashion

Open to non CDL, but CDL is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly pay for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $33 per hour.

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
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

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:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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