Nuclear Maintenance Technician III - Oconee Nuclear Station

dukeenergy; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking Nuclear Maintenance Technicians to perform mechanical maintenance on nuclear power plant equipment, including assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and repair based on qualification status. The role includes preventive and corrective maintenance to sustain optimum equipment reliability.

Candidate must meet ANSI requirements, pass MASS tests, obtain nuclear access, and be able to lift 50 lbs while working across variable shifts and travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• ANSI minimum qualifications must be met for this position.
• Must pass the MASS test and basic Maintenance Training.
• Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and use weight-rated equipment up to 325 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, maintain and repair nuclear power plant equipment as qualified.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to sustain equipment reliability.
• Follow safety processes, administrative procedures and technical procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Welding/pipe fitting

Instrumentation/electrical aptitude

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year technical school degree or equivalent

Tools

CNC machining

Job description

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Summary

Nuclear Maintenance Technicians perform all types of mechanical activities by assembling, disassembling, maintaining, and repairing nuclear power plant equipment based on qualification status. This role also performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment in order to maintain optimum levels of equipment reliability.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Three (3) years of directly related experience

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ work experience dealing directly with mechanical, welding/pipe fitting, rotating equipment, HVAC, or valve maintenance related activities
• Two-year technical school degree, or equivalent experience or training (e.g. military)
• CNC machining skills and experience
• HVAC experience, with Universal EPA certification
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced computer skills
• Demonstrated experience with, and support of, following safety processes administrative procedures and
• technical procedures
• Proven instrumentation/ electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively
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• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning
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• Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal
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• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements

• The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of
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• This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in
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• Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
• Ability to successfully pass basic Maintenance Training
• Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
• Respirator Clearance/SCBA
• Mandatory hearing protection program
• Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• Normal working hours are variable (could be 4 -10's, 5 - 8's or rotating 12-hour shifts, etc.)
• Rotating shift work may be required
• Overtime work is required as well as periodic night shift work
• Periodic callouts to support station needs
• Weekend and Holiday work is required
• Continuous training and successful testing is required
• 25%-50% travel required to other Duke Energy sites
• Working in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
• Climbing and working at elevated heights
• Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties are required when minimum requirements are met
• Residency Requirement: The position has a residency requirement within 60 minutes from your residence
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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.