Nuclear I&E Technician: Field Installations & Troubleshooting

SST Direct; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an Instrumentation Electrical Technician to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation systems used in nuclear energy applications. The role ensures safe operation by maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in a regulated environment.

The candidate will travel between Torrance, CA and Orangeville, UT, perform LOTO, calibrations, loop checks, and support commissioning while documenting work and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance.
• 3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience.
• Familiarity with NEC, ISA standards, NFPA 70.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and control system theory.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics.
• Safety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V–480V AC electrical systems.
• Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature).
• Configure and troubleshoot HART and 4–20mA analog signal loops.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs.
• Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems/Suppressing SCADA tasks.
• Document all work performed Excel, Project Manager.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Electrical theory

Wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

SCADA/PLC awareness

Safety protocols

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Multimeter

Clamp meter

Megger

HART communicator

Loop calibrator

PLC software (Studio 5000, TIA Portal)

SCADA interfaces

Job description

SST Direct is seeking an Instrumentation Electrical Technician to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation systems used in nuclear energy applications. The role ensures safe operation by maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in a regulated environment.

The candidate will travel between Torrance, CA and Orangeville, UT, perform LOTO, calibrations, loop checks, and support commissioning while documenting work and collaborating with cross-functional teams.