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

100 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC • Full-time • McGuire Nuclear Station (Huntersville NC), United States of America • 1w ago

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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)
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

5-year 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%