Technician - Nuclear - KNES - New Berlin, WI.

Konecranes•New Berlin, WI

17h

About The Position

Konecranes is hiring a Nuclear Technician to perform service work on electric overhead traveling cranes at a nuclear power plant. The role involves maintenance, repairs, modernization, and installation, along with extensive electrical, mechanical, and electronic troubleshooting to identify equipment malfunctions and determine necessary repairs. Technicians use visual inspections, test procedures, and appropriate test equipment, document findings, and make corrective recommendations to the home office, including written safety summaries when appropriate. They complete required service checklists and reports, obtain customer acceptance signatures, and communicate regularly with the service office and Service Supervisor. The position requires following applicable industry codes, regulations, and safety procedures, including customer-established rules. Technicians are responsible for maintaining company-issued equipment and assets, operating tools and vehicles safely, and keeping vehicles and uniforms presentable. This is a safety-sensitive field service position with 75–90% travel, including travel and extended periods away from home. The technician must be willing and able to work at elevations and varied overtime as required by customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to three years of experience involving advanced electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repair of electric overhead cranes.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Willingness and ability to work at elevations.
Ability to pass background checks required for access to nuclear power plants and secure government facilities.
Ability to work varied overtime as required by customers.
Ability to travel and work away from home for extended periods.
Ability to meet the position's 75–90% travel requirement.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Industrial Electrical/Mechanical Technology or a related field, or equivalent vocational/technical training and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, repairs, modernization, and installation on electric overhead traveling cranes at a nuclear power plant.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment on site to identify malfunctions and determine necessary repairs.
Use visual inspection, test procedures, and appropriate test equipment to diagnose equipment issues.
Document findings and provide corrective recommendations to the home office, including a written safety summary of observed or known safety concerns when appropriate.
Complete and provide required service checklists and forms, and obtain customer signatures documenting acceptance.
Read, understand, and apply applicable OSHA, ASME, NOG, ANSI, CMAA, HMI, and other industry codes and regulations; refresh and update knowledge periodically.
Complete service reports and other required documents accurately, legibly, professionally, and on time in accordance with established guidelines.
Maintain regular communication with the service office and Service Supervisor.
Maintain company-issued equipment, vehicles when applicable, and other assets in safe and proper working order; report deficiencies to a supervisor.
Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely and responsibly.
Follow established safety rules and procedures, including customer requirements.
Keep company vehicles when applicable and uniforms clean and presentable.
Participate in monthly safety meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) plan with a match from day one
Profit sharing
Identity theft protection
Accident insurance
Travel insurance
Two weeks of vacation per year, prorated for the first year; three weeks after 5–12 years of service; four weeks after 13 or more years of service
Five days of sick leave per year, prorated during the first year after 90 days of service
Ten paid holidays per year