Utility Tech

Westinghouse Electric Company; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Utility Worker to perform housekeeping and specialized cleaning of non-radiological and radiological plant areas, equipment and components. You will operate tools such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, pumps and vacuums and support outage work as needed, including occasional travel to sister sites.

Typical shifts are Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day, with longer hours during outages.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass all background and screening requirements for the position as well as to include drug and alcohol testing.
• Satisfy all requirements of PAT/FFD/RWT
• Ability to navigate and possess Basic Computer Skills
• Proactively support Westinghouse and Energy programs, policies, procedures, strategic plans, and specific goals.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications, technical requirements, procedures, and directives associated with working at a nuclear power plant.
• Commitment to personal safety and industrial safety.
• Be assertive and self-motivated, with ability to work independently or with minimum oversight.
• May be required to support sister sites on an emergent short-term need.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights.
• Ability to complete training to operate various equipment within utility operations.
• May be required to pass physical requirements associated with wearing a respirator.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions such as high temperatures, confined spaces, etc.
• Forklift operation experience preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping and cleaning of non-radiological and radiological plant areas, equipment and components.
• Operate tools such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, pumps and vacuums as trained.
• Support outage work and potential travel to sister sites as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and follow procedures during daily tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Safety mindset

Basic computer skills

Follow procedures

Assertive / self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washers

Steam cleaners

Pumps

Vacuum equipment

Job description

Position Overview

Perform Housekeeping and specialized cleaning of non-radiological and radiological plant areas, equipment and components. Utility workers are frequently involved in sump cleaning, sludge pumping, tank cleaning, waste/trash control, recycle pick up and disposals. Utility Workers, when trained, will be required to operate tools such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, pumps, floor cleaning equipment and vacuum equipment. Utility workers, when needed, may be required to support other client fleet locations within reasonable notification.

Qualifications Required:

• * Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• * Ability to pass all background and screening requirements for the position as well as to include drug and alcohol testing.
• * Satisfy all requirements of PAT/FFD/RWT
• * Ability to navigate and possess Basic Computer Skills
• * Proactively support Westinghouse and Energy programs, policies, procedures, strategic plans, and specific goals.
• * Possess good oral and written communication skills
• * Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications, technical requirements, procedures, and directives associated with working at a nuclear power plant.
• * Commitment to personal safety and industrial safety.
• * Be assertive and self-motivated, with ability to work independently or with minimum oversight.
• * May be required to support sister sites on an emergent short-term need.
• * Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights.
• * Ability to complete training to operate various equipment within utility operations.
• * May be required to pass physical requirements associated with wearing a respirator.
• * Ability to work in adverse conditions such as high temperatures, confined spaces, etc.
• * Forklift operation experience preferred, not required

Physical Requirements

• * Must meet physical requirements outlined in this document which include the ability to traverse steps and other uneven surfaces, lift equipment and trash bags that weigh up to 50lbs.

Schedule

Typical routine hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 hours per day, Ability to support on-call as needed. Outage will require additional time added to work schedule 12-hours days, 6-days a week, must be available to work dayshift or nightshift as scheduled during outages

Wage and Compensation

Wages will be discussed during the interview process, typical range is between 18-28/hr depending on experience. Selected candidate will be eligible for contract specific benefits which include medical, dental, 401k, paid holiday, and vacation time (PTO).

EOE: Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Westinghouse is a federal Contractor that request priority referrals of protected veterans.