Senior Field Technician - Contract Position

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Middleburg Heights, OH

10d•$50 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Field Technician, you will work directly with the nuclear power station personnel to support the planning, preparation, and execution of scheduled outage maintenance activities within your area of responsibility. In this role, you will serve as a critical bridge between the customer and Curtiss-Wright’s fluid sealing sales team, ensuring clear communication, effective coordination, and seamless alignment throughout all phases of outage planning and execution within your scope. The is a seasonal contract position that requires on-site work for 2-6 weeks continuously depending on the contract scope of work. Typical shifts are 12 hours per day 6-7 days per week for the duration of the outage.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
10+ years of nuclear outage experience.
Must be able to pass a drug screening and obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
Experience with nuclear valve maintenance, air operated valves, and motor operated valves.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency with computers and databases.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Asset Suite, MAXIMO, SAP).
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; comfort with data and KPIs.
Excellent customer services skills and the ability to provide recommended solutions in critical situations.

Nice To Haves

Associates, technical, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Valve packing experience and certifications/training on valve maintenance/packing is a plus!
Ability to read drawings is a plus!

Responsibilities

Review and incorporate all applicable history, drawings, EC’s/DCN’s, vendor manuals, procedures, etc. for scope of work
Prepare a SealPRO Valve Packing Datasheet for each valve rebuild, retorque, and repack, along with all new valves scheduled to be replaced during the outage. Each datasheet will include all pertinent dimensional information, proper packing configuration, specific maintenance instructions and comments related to the valve and work scope, and a list of each needed CAT ID and quantities for the job.
Work with planning on adding additional work order instructions or details and ensure that all proper material needed has been reserved to Asset Suite for each work order.
Develop scope hit list of chronic problem valves, along with action item list of things to inspect, repair, replace, etc.
Develop a complete bill of material for each valve including a preformed packing set, graphite bushing, hardened flat washers, live-load Belleville spring washers, gland studs/eyebolts, gasket(s), and pressure seal.
Work with purchasing and procurement engineering to ensure adequate inventory is on hand, and ensure any additional needed material is onsite prior to the outage.
Provide updates to contract supervisor and/or designee on any scope changes/additions/deletions, scope prep status, material status, etc.
Generate, update, and install SealPRO Valve Packing Datasheets as needed and specified in the valve scope. Datasheets shall have the recommended configuration, correct packing materials, and design.
Perform calculations for gasket, pressure seal, & packing torque/stress, live-loading, packing configuration, and packing friction.
Survey valves/components and OEM gaskets, pressure seals, packing sets, etc. for information to provide replacement items if possible.
Provide technical assistance to craft personnel performing the work, including verification of proper packing installation and complete packing consolidation.
Train maintenance repack crews as required.
Coordinate with planning, site purchasing, materials group, and AP Services to assure on-time delivery of any expedited materials.