Valve Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company; Piemonte; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Valve Technician for a 4–6 week contract with 100% travel. The role involves installing, testing, calibrating, and maintaining valves and related control devices on site, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and flexible hours including overtime and weekends.

Qualifications include 5 years of hands-on valve experience, ability to read blueprints and schematics, and a Navy nuclear background or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on valve maintenance, calibration and testing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and technical documentation.
• Navy nuclear background or equivalent training in reactor maintenance/operations.
• Pre-employment and screening requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Report to the On-Site Manager and perform valve maintenance tasks.
• Install, repair, calibrate and test valves and control devices.
• Test instrumentation and perform leak testing and adjustments.
• Maintain accurate work orders and daily field logs.
• Adhere to safety, quality and nuclear program norms.

Skills

Valve maintenance

Calibration

Testing

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training or EPRI qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical instruments

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Opportunity Overview

• Valve Technician
• 100% Travel
• Contract, short-term, 4 to 6 weeks, ranging 40-72 hours per week
• Contractors may be offered more than one short-term assignment

Your Day-to-Day

• Report to the On-Site Manager.
• Install, repair, replace, and conduct post-maintenance functional testing, diagnostics, and calibration of valves and control devices.
• Test and calibrate instrumentation.
• Inspect and troubleshoot.
• Perform leak testing, valve adjustments, and alignment checks using appropriate gauges and tools.
• Support field troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement plans.
• Complete work orders with accurate documentation of tasks and daily field activity logs.
• Ensure safety of self and team and prevent damage to plant equipment.
• Follow Quality standards and procedural guidelines set by the customer.
• Comply with work hour requirements and observe Quality, Radiological, Human Performance, and other nuclear program norms.
• Use appropriate PPE, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, and hard hats.
• Follow lockout/tag out requirements.
• Perform tasks in confined spaces, high-temperature areas, and elevated heights.
• Physical demands include tasks such as climbing, lifting (up to 100 lbs.), prolonged standing, bending, visual acuity, balance, manual dexterity, and hearing.
• Maintain focus for extended periods and read/write complex documents in English.
• Willingness to work overtime, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational, technical training or EPRI qualifications.
• Five (5) years of hands-on experience in general valve maintenance, calibration, and testing.
• Mechanical and electrical experience; ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent training in reactor maintenance or operations.
• Satisfactory performance rating from previous work (based on client and contractor feedback).
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools, electrical instruments, diagnostic tools, and conducting maintenance following OSHA or client requirements for electrical and mechanical safety.
• Complete and pass all pre-employment and employment screening requirements, which may include practical and written skills assessments, computer-based training, medical, psychological, background, and substance abuse screenings.

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!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

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

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $35.00/hour to $45.00/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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