Head Area Maintenance Technician

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC•Byron, IL

5d•$55 - $60

About The Position

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: The Head Area Maintenance Technician provides basic engineering field service support required to install, test, start up and maintain nuclear system equipment and components. Work assignments will begin in February 2026. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Resource Management and the Site Supervisor.

Requirements

Post high school degree/certificate or equivalent in experience.
1 or more years of experience with demonstrated evidence of mechanical and/or electronic aptitude and skill in the nuclear industry. General knowledge of nuclear power plant operations, maintenance, and inspections.
Specific knowledge and training in electrical, electronic, or mechanical curriculum, and knowledge of mathematics.
Apprentice in predetermined qualification or certification program

Responsibilities

Perform service center support responsibilities including service equipment maintenance and check out, equipment and facility decontamination, equipment packing and unpacking, shipment preparations, material handling and calibration activities. Review operational and maintenance procedures and drawings in detail.
Provide support to product engineering and training by performing activities such as equipment modifications, equipment set up and testing, mock-up preparation, process testing and equipment and process qualifications. Document equipment performance issues during field implementation, and ensure corrective actions are complete before next scheduled one
Participate in performance-based training programs to acquire and maintain certifications and keep current with Technology.
Participate in safety training to acquire the knowledge required to perform work in hazardous environments and operate safety equipment and systems.
Practice Human Performance Tools, INPO Principals, Industrial Health & Safety, and ALARA principals, specific security requirements, and the importance of observing both Westinghouse and customer license requirements. Participation and contribution of observations in the shop. Acquire, comprehend and apply Nuclear Culture Safety requirements.
Operate and maintain and troubleshoot field service equipment at customer sites, including cleaning processes, non-destructive examination (NDE) technology, robotic systems and computer networks
Perform all assigned tasks with manager support, with a high degree of quality, and within the parameters of qualified procedures and guidelines. Maintain a detailed approach and document all quality related issues.
Develop and exercise team-building skills with peers, supervisors, contactors, customers and other departments. Demonstrate good customer sensitivity and skills. Maintain a focus on resolving problems.
You will participate in extensive travel, maintenance of “Unescorted Access” status, and working with hazardous materials