NUCLEAR I&C TECHNICIAN - APPRENTICE SHIFT

Vistra Corporate Services Company; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Instrument & Control Technician Apprentice, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and troubleshooting critical systems in a nuclear environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work under direct supervision, gaining hands-on experience in both laboratory and field settings. You will be involved in the maintenance and calibration of instrumentation, ensuring the safe operation of equipment. If you are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you, providing a pathway to a rewarding career in plant operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Instrument & Control Technician Apprentice-Shift Training Program.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot various control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting on instrumentation and control systems.
• Assist in maintaining safe operations and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Instrumentation and control

Process control

Troubleshooting

Calibrations

Computer skills

Safety knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team work

Time management

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision during shift work, performs skilled routine and multitask, both in the laboratory, shops and field
in both normal and radiological areas of the plants, related to installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and
testing of equipment associated with electrical, mechanical and instrumentation & control systems. Satisfactorily
completes the scheduled Instrument & Control Technician Apprentice-Shift Training Program.

Job Description

• Perform scheduled maintenance, calibrations, troubleshooting and repair and assist in the major maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and controls, reactor protection and associated equipment.
• As directed, performs maintenance on microprocessor, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic instrumentation and control systems.
• Verifies and complies with Equipment Clearances and Radiological Work Permits associated with Instrument and Control maintenance work assignments.
• As directed, maintains proper operation of control systems by diagnosis and correction of operating perturbations through maintenance and calibration.
• Satisfactorily completes the scheduled initial, continuous, on-the-job and refresher training commitments identified in the I&C Technician Apprentice-Shift Training Program as accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training and multitask training.
• Maintains calibration and maintenance work areas for portable equipment associated with radiation monitoring.
• Maintains the I&C shops, job work sites, test equipment issue areas and lab equipment in a safe, orderly, and neat condition.
• Assists other groups in support of safe operations and maintenance of the nuclear site.
• Accurately completes all documentation associated with and required by assigned job tasks.
• Complies with all regulatory and site procedures and policies, including Site Emergency Plan and Technical Specifications.
• Assists in performing maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting on systems and equipment within the reactor containment and other radiological areas during all modes of plant operation.
• As directed, performs "pre-critical checkout" of reactor controls and instrumentation.
• As directed, sets up test equipment and assists the engineers in conducting tests of station equipment.
• Assists in performing maintenance and calibration of areas, process and portable radiation monitoring systems and equipment.
• Assists in performing the necessary rigging in handling of I&C related equipment and materials.
• As directed, assists computer personnel by performing board component level repair, I/O module hardware calibration, soldering, wire wrapping and cable lug terminations.
• As directed, performs maintenance on reactor control rod drive and control equipment.
• Assists in modifying control panels, both electrically and mechanically, for new or different installation of instruments and controls.
• Performs multitask and other work related to the above assigned or directed.

Requirements:

• Electrical knowledge
• Mechanical knowledge
• Instrumentation and control
• Process control
• Troubleshooting
• Calibrations
• Computer skills
• Safety knowledge
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Team work
• Time management

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Shippingport, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

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