Metrology Lab Technician I

NextEra Energy•Seabrook, NH

About The Position

The Metrology Lab Technician I assists in evaluating and certifying metrology laboratory standards and maintenance and test equipment (M&TE). The role includes physically inspecting vendor-calibrated equipment for damage and reviewing its documentation. The technician provides metrology laboratory services across electronics, time and frequency, temperature, pressure, mass, force, vibration, sound, light, and flow disciplines, and may provide functional direction to other technicians. The position supports calibration and maintenance of test and measuring equipment under applicable industry and regulatory standards, maintains calibration records and due-date tracking, supports traceability to NIST standards, and writes, evaluates, and maintains calibration procedures. It also involves auditing metrology laboratories, evaluating vendors and equipment, planning special testing projects, and providing technical guidance to M&TE users. Work is performed in accordance with plant procedures, quality assurance requirements, radiation protection practices, regulatory policies, and safety rules. The technician participates in required plant and department training and may assist with training and qualification activities. The role may require participation in outages, refueling, special projects, emergent work, and plant-transient response. When assigned, the technician must serve in the Seabrook Station Emergency Response Organization and participate in major outages; outage work may involve shiftwork and extended hours beyond the normal schedule. The position is listed as temporary and is a bargaining-unit craft skilled/journey-level role.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a technical or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience; education should include oral and written communications, technical writing, mathematics, physical sciences, and computer sciences.
Four to six years of related experience in a recognized metrology laboratory, including experience through vocational school, apprenticeship, or on-the-job training, as referenced by ANSI/ANS 3.1-1993.
Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) aptitude test.
Ability to meet assigned Emergency Response Organization requirements, including applicable qualifications, drills, exercises, and response to an actual emergency.
Ability to participate in assigned major outages; outage work may include shiftwork and extended hours.

Responsibilities

Analyze and certify nuclear Station M&TE in accordance with applicable procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Provide metrology laboratory services in electronics, time and frequency, temperature, pressure, mass, force, vibration, sound, light, and flow disciplines.
Inspect vendor-calibrated M&TE for damage and review its documentation.
Maintain calibration records and due-date tracking, including in a CMMS such as Maximo.
Perform in-house calibrations and coordinate vendor calibrations.
Support traceability of metrology laboratory standards to NIST and assess conformance to licensing requirements.
Write, evaluate, and maintain calibration procedures for M&TE and laboratory standards.
Participate in and complete plant and Instrumentation and Control Department training programs; maintain proficiency through continuing training.
Assist with developing and presenting training on metrology theory, procedures, and practices, and assist with training and qualification activities.
Perform assigned duties in accordance with approved plant procedures, radiation protection practices, the Quality Assurance Program, regulatory policies, and safety rules.
Participate in unscheduled outages, refueling, special projects, and plant-transient or emergent work requiring Instrumentation and Control Department participation.
Audit company metrology laboratories for conformance to licensing requirements, standards, specifications, and procedures; provide technical evaluations of vendors and their equipment.
Design and coordinate construction of special test equipment.
Provide M&TE users with technical information on equipment usage, capabilities, and correct application.
Assist in developing or maintaining computer programs for automated test equipment.
Evaluate and analyze technical data and results, and prepare written reports and recommendations.
Plan and coordinate special testing projects.
Verify technical validity of metrology records and M&TE results.
Maintain and enhance knowledge of current metrology technology, techniques, and equipment.
Contact vendors and manufacturers about technical problems and provide recommendations.
Recommend termination of Instrumentation and Control or plant activities that do not comply with applicable requirements or that jeopardize personnel safety, plant equipment, or continued power generation.
When assigned, serve as a member of the Seabrook Station Emergency Response Organization, maintain applicable qualifications, participate in drills and exercises, and respond to actual emergencies, including radiological emergencies.
When assigned, participate in major outages in a designated outage position and maintain required qualifications; assignments may involve shiftwork and extended hours.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.