Nuclear Instrument and Electrical Technician I or Nuclear Instrument and Electrical Technician II - Oconee Nuclear Station

Duke Energy Corporation•Seneca, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear I&E Technicians perform instrumentation and electrical activities, including calibrating, assembling, disassembling, maintaining, and repairing nuclear power plant equipment. They also perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain optimum equipment reliability. The hiring manager may fill the position at a higher level within the job hierarchy, depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications. The position is based at Oconee Nuclear Station and has a residency requirement: the employee must live within 60 minutes of their headquarters to respond to emergencies. Normal hours vary and may include four 10-hour days, five 8-hour days, or rotating 12-hour shifts. Rotating shifts, overtime, periodic night work, callouts, and weekend and holiday work are required. Continuous training and successful testing are required. Travel to other Duke Energy sites is listed as 25%–50%; the separate travel requirements section lists 5%–15%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. This is a non-union position and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
For the Technician II level, one and one-half years of directly related experience.
Successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test.
Successfully pass basic Maintenance Training.
Gain and maintain nuclear access.
Meet respirator clearance/SCBA requirements.
Participate in the mandatory hearing protection program.
Pass a nuclear pre-access drug screen.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and use weight-rated equipment with maximum ratings ranging from 275 to 325 pounds to perform essential job functions.
Live within 60 minutes of headquarters to respond to emergency situations.
Work rotating shifts, overtime, periodic night shifts, callouts, weekends, and holidays as required.
Travel to other Duke Energy sites as required; the posting lists both 25%–50% and 5%–15% travel requirements.
Work in extreme hot or cold temperatures and climb and work at elevated heights.
Work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Two years of work experience directly involving instrumentation/electrical activities.
Basic mechanical aptitude or background.
Two-year technical school degree, or equivalent experience or training (e.g., military).
Demonstrated proficiency using advanced computer skills.
Experience with and support of safety processes, administrative procedures, and technical procedures.
Proven instrumentation/electrical aptitude.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with customers at all organizational levels.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to deliver results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning, and execution of assigned work.
Ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
Ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments.

Responsibilities

Calibrate, assemble, disassemble, maintain, and repair instrumentation and electrical equipment at a nuclear power plant.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain optimum equipment reliability.
Respond to periodic station callouts and perform required emergency response organization duties when minimum requirements are met.
Complete continuous training and successfully pass required testing.