Senior AOV Field Test Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations for qualifyingpositions

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Senior Tester for a 4–6 week contract, traveling 100% to client sites. You will perform functional testing and maintenance on Air-Operated Valves (AOVs), troubleshoot issues, and document activities. Strong reading of blueprints and nuclear safety experience required.

The role involves high physical demand, climbing, lifting, confined spaces, and shifts including weekends/holidays. Compensation ranges from $60–$70 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on diagnostic testing and AOV/actuator valve maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical documentation.
• U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent reactor maintenance/operations training.
• Satisfactory performance rating from prior client/contractor work.

Responsibilities

• Report to the On-Site Manager and perform functional and diagnostic testing.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Air-Operated Valves (AOVs).
• Ensure performance meets design/vendor specs including seating, stroke, and position control.
• Perform leak testing, valve adjustments, and alignment checks with gauges/tools.
• Support field troubleshooting, emergency repairs and improvement plans.
• Complete work orders with accurate daily field activity logs.
• Follow safety, quality, radiological and nuclear program norms.
• Work overtime, weekends and holidays as required.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

AOV/actuator maintenance

Mechanical and electrical

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training or EPRI qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical instruments

Diagnostic tools

Job description

WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Senior Tester for a 4–6 week contract, traveling 100% to client sites. You will perform functional testing and maintenance on Air-Operated Valves (AOVs), troubleshoot issues, and document activities. Strong reading of blueprints and nuclear safety experience required.

The role involves high physical demand, climbing, lifting, confined spaces, and shifts including weekends/holidays. Compensation ranges from $60–$70 per hour, based on experience.