Nuclear Technician Controls - Salem

PSEG; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

PSEG Power in the United States is seeking a Nuclear Technician - Controls to support maintenance, testing, and operations at its nuclear facility. The role requires completing the Nuclear Technician - Controls modular training and qualifying on several instrument and control systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to follow detailed instructions, and possess strong mechanical/technical aptitude and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Complete Nuclear Technician - Controls (2508) modular training and qualify on at least five instrument and controls systems.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform complex assignments.
• Aptitude for mechanical and technical work.
• Good observation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication for performance of the work.
• Qualify for auto driver's license to operate vehicles in New Jersey.
• Meet nuclear requirements for unescorted site access.
• Real ID or approved alternate documentation by May 7, 2027.
• Comply with 10 CFR 810 DOE regulation.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, preplan and executes or performs maintenance, construction and testing tasks in the electrical and instrument and controls area to maintain operations of the plant and systems.
• Performs common mechanical work consistent with training to maintain operation of the plant.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Following instructions

Observation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nuclear Technician - Controls (2508) Modular Training

Driver's license (NJ)

Job description

Requisition: 84450

PSEG Company: PSEG Power

Salary Range: $ 24.975 - $ 62.391

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Union Local

IBEWE 94

Summary

None Noted

Job Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, preplan and executes or performs maintenance, construction and testing tasks in the electrical and instrument and controls area to maintain operations of the plant and systems.
• Performs common mechanical work consistent with training to maintain operation of the plant.

Job Qualifications

Must meet the Company's "General Requirements," and, in addition:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete the Nuclear Technician - Controls (2508) Modular Training Course and qualify on at least five (5) instrument and controls systems.
• Demonstrate: The ability to follow detailed instructions and carry out complex assignments.
• An aptitude for mechanical and technical work.
• Keen faculties of observation.
• Oral and written communication skills necessary for performance of the work.
• Successfully completed the appropriate Pre-Employment Tests except that an employee hired prior to May 1, 1977 who has or obtains a high school diploma or its equivalent does not have to complete the Pre-Employment Tests.
• Qualify for an auto driver's license to operate vehicles in the State of New Jersey.
• Must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Site Access.
• A valid Real ID or an approved form of alternate documentation (https://www.pseg.com/IDrequirement) is required for this position by May 7, 2027.
• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

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