Fuel Equipment Technician (FET)

Sonic Systems International LLC • Wilmington, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fuel Equipment Technician supports inspections of fuel rods within nuclear fuel assemblies. This includes fuel sipping inspections that detect fuel rod deficiencies. The technician prepares and refurbishes fuel inspection tooling, and travels to domestic and international customer sites to support nuclear outages.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
• Mechanically and electrically inclined
• Able to read complex tool drawings
• Comfortable working at heights
• Documented experience with Microsoft Office
• Willing to pass a background screening
• Willing to pass drug and alcohol screening at application and at random

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience, in electronics
• At least 1 year of experience with GE Hitachi tooling
• Electronic or ultrasonic experience
• Familiarity with radiation worker safety
• Documented experience with Oracle
• Prior experience handling fuel rods or bundles

Responsibilities

• Support fuel rod and fuel assembly inspections, including fuel sipping.
• Prepare and refurbish fuel inspection tooling.
• Travel to customer sites to service nuclear outages (up to 50% travel).
• Keep accurate databases for all equipment.
• Keep current certifications for all equipment.
• Keep facilities, equipment and work areas clean and orderly.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures for all assigned duties.
• Complete work schedules that meet the client's needs.
• Keep information confidential.
• Develop plans to increase deliverables and reduce costs under the PSA.
• Attend weekly team meetings and staff meetings when asked, for feedback.
• Support other areas of operation as needed, such as CRD and MODS.
• Carry out other directives from the Lead Manager.

Benefits

• Medical: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
• Dental and vision: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
• Voluntary plans offered through The Hartford
• 401(k), no company match
• 15 days of paid time off per year
• 12 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED