Nuclear Maintenance Technician I or Nuclear Maintenance Technician II - Catawba Nuclear Station

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Summary

Nuclear Maintenance Technicians perform all types of mechanical activities by assembling, disassembling, maintaining, and repairing nuclear power plant equipment based on qualification status. This role also performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment to maintain optimum levels of equipment reliability.

Basic Qualifications

• Nuclear Maintenance Technician I: High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED)
• Nuclear Maintenance Technician II: High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED) and one and one-half (1½) years of directly related experience

Desired Qualifications - Technician I

• One (1) year work experience dealing directly with mechanical, welding/pipe fitting, or valve maintenance related activities
• Basic electrical aptitude, or background
• Two-year technical school degree, or equivalent experience or training (e.g. military)
• Possess ACAD Accredited Program Qualification to operate Cab Operated Polar or Gantry Cranes to perform NUREG-0612 lifts in accordance with site specific load path procedures
• CNC machining skills and experience
• HVAC experience
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced computer skills
• Demonstrated experience with, and support of, following safety processes administrative procedures and technical procedures
• Proven instrumentation/electrical aptitude
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
• Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Desired Qualifications - Technician II

• Five (5) years work experience dealing directly with Turbine/Generators
• Basic electrical aptitude, or background
• Two-year technical school degree in mechanical maintenance or equivalent discipline
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced computer skills
• Demonstrated experience with, and support of, following safety processes administrative procedures and technical procedures
• Proven high mechanical aptitude (Rotating equipment)
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
• Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements

This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
• Ability to successfully pass basic Maintenance Training
• Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
• Respirator Clearance/SCBA
• Mandatory hearing protection program
• Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• Normal working hours are variable (could be 4 -10's, 5 - 8's or rotating 12-hour shifts, etc.)
• Rotating shift work may be required
• Overtime work is required as well as periodic night shift work
• Periodic callouts to support station needs
• Weekend and Holiday work is required
• Continuous training and successful testing is required
• 25%-50% travel required to other Duke Energy sites
• Working in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
• Climbing and working at elevated heights
• Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties are required when minimum requirements are met

Residency Requirement: The position has a residency requirement within 60 minutes from your residence to your headquarters in order to respond to emergency situations.
Travel Requirements: 5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Represented/Union Position: No
Visa Sponsored Position: No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.