Nuclear Plant Mechanic — Onsite Maintenance Pro

Energy Northwest; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Northwest in Richland, Washington, is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to install, troubleshoot, repair, and test mechanical equipment for a large nuclear generating plant. The role covers pumps, valves, piping, gearboxes, welding, machining, HVAC, and related tasks, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Candidates must meet education pathways: high school diploma or GED with apprenticeship; or trade school/military training plus experience; or an Associate’s degree with three

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman classification requires at least four years of applicable experience through a four-year apprenticeship.
• OR two-year trade school or equivalent military training plus three years of applicable experience.
• OR an Associate’s degree in the mechanical field plus three years of applicable experience. Must provide documentation of apprenticeship, trade school, experience, and training.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test rotating equipment such as pumps, fans and gearboxes.
• Install, troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, repair, and test valves, piping, valve operators, tanks, etc.
• Perform rigging duties and crane operation.
• Perform specialized maintenance: welding, machining, HVAC, reactor vessel, and diesel engine maintenance.
• Overhaul contaminated tools and equipment; decontaminate and clean.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

Welding

Machining

Valve and valve operator maintenance

HVAC maintenance

Diesel engine maintenance

Fire protection maintenance

Rigging and crane operation

Troubleshooting

Tool decontamination/overhaul

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in mechanical field

Trade school or equivalent military training

Job description

Energy Northwest in Richland, Washington, is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to install, troubleshoot, repair, and test mechanical equipment for a large nuclear generating plant. The role covers pumps, valves, piping, gearboxes, welding, machining, HVAC, and related tasks, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Candidates must meet education pathways: high school diploma or GED with apprenticeship; or trade school/military training plus experience; or an Associate’s degree with three