Senior Procurement Technical Specialist

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 89,544 - 99,187; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is seeking a Procurement Engineer for the Diablo Canyon, CA facility. This onsite position involves procuring materials and services for nuclear power plant systems. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in nuclear power and familiarity with procurement procedures.

Key responsibilities include conducting technical evaluations, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with nuclear quality requirements. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Nuclear Power is required.
• Experience in supply chain and technical procurement is preferred.
• Familiarity with Diablo Canyon Power Plant systems and procurement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the procurement of materials and services for nuclear plant systems.
• Conduct technical evaluations and item equivalency assessments.
• Support supplier engagement and procurement execution.

Skills

Nuclear Power experience

SAP proficiency

Technical procurement support

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent hands-on experience

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Job description

About the role

Onsite opportunity at the Diablo Canyon, CA facility. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

You will help procure materials and services for nuclear power plant systems and components at Diablo Canyon. This role interfaces across engineering, maintenance, and supply chain functions to ensure technically compliant, efficient, and cost‑effective procurement solutions.

• Perform technical procurement activities including:
  • Create material masters
  • Develop purchase requisitions
  • Support of bill of materials (BOM) updates
• Conduct technical evaluations including item equivalency assessments and engineering reviews
• Use SAP and other enterprise systems to implement and support procurement activities
• Collaborate with teams (engineering, maintenance, supply chain)
• Support interpretation of engineering specifications, including ASME and environmental qualification (EQ) requirements
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and nuclear quality requirements
• Support supplier engagement and procurement execution in a high‑demand plant environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Nuclear Power (required)
• Experience in supply chain, procurement engineering, or technical procurement support
• At least Associate’s degree in a technical discipline OR equivalent hands‑on experience
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with nuclear power plant systems, structures, and components
• Familiarity with Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) systems and procurement procedures
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience working across engineering, maintenance, and supply chain disciplines
• Proficiency in SAP (engineering, work control, and supply chain modules)
• Experience performing technical procurement reviews of services and materials
• Knowledge of ASME, EQ, and nuclear quality standards

Our Safety Pledge to You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It’s that simple!

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $65/hour to $72/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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