Nuclear Reactor Technician I/II
Duke Energy
Huntersville, North Carolina
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Summary
The Reactor Service Maintenance Technician assists in performing reactor head disassembly/reassembly activities, fuel handling activities, and dry cask storage activities. The Reactor Services Technician is responsible for basic aspects of power plant mechanical maintenance. Experience performing reactor vessel disassembly and reassembly, dry fuel storage, rigging, crane operation, and equipment preventative maintenance work while not required is highly desirable. The ability to function as part of a team in performing high quality maintenance and repair of nuclear plant equipment and ability to perform independent work is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand and follow all applicable safety and environmental policies
- Perform on-line maintenance activities, including shared resource support of online work in the fleet (Dry Fuel Campaigns, New Fuel Receipt)
- Support outage execution at home station and provide shared resource support of fleet outages
- Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, work orders, and/or plans
- Maintain good housekeeping standards on a continual basis and ensure no reportable incidents regarding housekeeping occur within the area of responsibility
- Understand and follow Foreign Material Exclusion standards.
- Develop proficiency in the proper use of refueling equipment
- Utilize the corrective action program, clearance program, and the work order processing system
Working Conditions:
- Work extended hours and various shifts in support of outages and online work
- Work in Radiologically Controlled Area requiring various degrees of RP dress
- Work in Respirators and/or PAPR’s
- Climbing ladders and stairs
- Working at heights
Basic/Required Qualifications:
Nuclear Reactor Technician I
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
- 0 to 1 year of previous nuclear maintenance or refueling experience working with mechanical and/or electrical equipment
Nuclear Reactor Technician II
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
- 1 to 2 years of previous nuclear maintenance or refueling experience working with mechanical and/or electrical equipment
Desired Qualifications:
- 5 Years of Reactor experience
- Prior experience in Reactor Head disassembly/reassembly activities
- Prior experience in Fuel Handling activities
- Prior experience in Dry Cask Storage Activities
- Prior experience in rigging and lifting
- Electrical work experience
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills (e-mail applications, word processes, spreadsheets, database, etc.)
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.
- Requires travel to support Fleet Outages and Dry Cask Campaigns (25-50%)
- Obtain and Maintain qualifications necessary to disassemble and reassemble a nuclear reactor
- Obtain and Maintain qualifications necessary to move nuclear fuel and nuclear fuel components
- Obtain and Maintain ability to use Respirators and/or PAPR’s during work execution
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No
Posting Expiration Date
Monday, April 24, 2023
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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