Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician I or Nuclear Turbine

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Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician I or Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician II

Summary

A Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician is a competent, skilled mechanic in all aspects of nuclear plant mechanical maintenance. Work performed requires a broad knowledge of plant mechanical maintenance

fundamentals and ability to function as part of a team while performing high quality preventive and corrective maintenance on nuclear plant equipment to maintain optimum levels of equipment reliability. Work activities include performing disassembly/reassembly of large steam turbines, electrical generators, and other plant equipment, as well as rigging and crane operation activities.

Basic Qualifications

Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician I

High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Valid driver’s license

Nuclear Turbine Maintenance Technician II

High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Valid driver’s license

One and one-half (1 ) years of directly related experience

Desired Qualifications

Two-year technical school degree, or equivalent experience or training (e.g., military)

Prior experience in rigging and lifting

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

Basic understanding of power tool operation and precision tool usage

Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills

Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced computer skills

Demonstrated experience with, and support of, following safety processes administrative procedures and technical procedures

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

Prior nuclear power plant experience

Demonstrated leadership ability

Specific Requirements

Proven mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

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

Requires frequent travel to support Duke Nuclear Fleet maintenance outages and maintenance activities.

Candidate required to have basic technical writing skills as well as basic computer skills

Obtain and Maintain qualifications necessary to disassemble and reassemble large steam turbines and electrical generators

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

Working various shifts, extended hours, weekends, overtime, holidays, and be on-call to support plant needs

Continuous training and ongoing successful testing is required

Working in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)

Climbing ladders and stairs and working at elevated heights

Physical exertion applicable to power plant maintenance such as standing, kneeling, crawling, walking, climbing, and working in tight spaces

Travel Requirements5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo

Posting Expiration DateFriday, June 6, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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