MOV Technician — Field Maintenance (100% Travel)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a MOV Technician for 100% travel on a short-term, 4 to 6 week contract. The role involves installing, repairing, and testing motor-operated valves and related control devices, with 40 to 72 hours per week.

You will perform leak testing, calibrations, and diagnostics, document daily field activity, and uphold safety, quality, and nuclear program norms. High school diploma and 5 years' valve maintenance experience, plus technical training or Navy nuclear

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational, technical training or EPRI qualifications.
• Five (5) years of hands-on experience in general valve maintenance and MOV/actuator valve maintenance.
• Mechanical and electrical experience; ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent training in reactor maintenance or operations.
• Satisfactory performance rating from previous work (based on client and contractor feedback).
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools, electrical instruments, diagnostic tools, and conducting maintenance following OSHA or client requirements for electrical and mechanical safety.

Responsibilities

• Report to the On-Site Manager.
• Install, repair, replace, and conduct post-maintenance functional testing, diagnostics, and calibration of motor-operated valves (MOVs) and control devices.
• Test and calibrate instrumentation.
• Inspect and troubleshoot.
• Perform leak testing, valve adjustments, and alignment checks using appropriate gauges and tools.
• Support field troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement plans.
• Complete work orders with accurate documentation of tasks and daily field activity logs.
• Ensure safety of self and team and prevent damage to plant equipment.
• Follow Quality standards and procedural guidelines set by the customer.
• Comply with work hour requirements and observe Quality, Radiological, Human Performance, and other nuclear program norms.
• Use appropriate PPE, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, and hard hats.
• Follow lockout/tag out requirements.
• Perform tasks in confined spaces, high-temperature areas, and elevated heights.
• Maintain focus for extended periods and read/write complex documents in English.
• Willingness to work overtime, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Valve maintenance

MOV/actuator maintenance

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical instrumentation

Safety compliance

Nuclear program knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical training or EPRI qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic tools

Electrical instruments

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a MOV Technician for 100% travel on a short-term, 4 to 6 week contract. The role involves installing, repairing, and testing motor-operated valves and related control devices, with 40 to 72 hours per week.

You will perform leak testing, calibrations, and diagnostics, document daily field activity, and uphold safety, quality, and nuclear program norms. High school diploma and 5 years' valve maintenance experience, plus technical training or Navy nuclear