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Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Valve Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePelzer, SC, USA$35 - $45 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Vocational, technical training or EPRI qualifications.
  • Five (5) years of hands-on experience in general valve maintenance, calibration, and testing.
  • Mechanical and electrical experience; ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • U.S. Navy nuclear background or equivalent training in reactor maintenance or operations.
  • Satisfactory performance rating from previous work (based on client and contractor feedback).
  • Proficiency in using basic hand tools, electrical instruments, diagnostic tools, and conducting maintenance following OSHA or client requirements for electrical and mechanical safety.
  • Complete and pass all pre-employment and employment screening requirements, which may include practical and written skills assessments, computer-based training, medical, psychological, background, and substance abuse screenings.

Responsibilities

  • Report to the On-Site Manager.
  • Install, repair, replace, and conduct post-maintenance functional testing, diagnostics, and calibration of valves and control devices.
  • Test and calibrate instrumentation.
  • Inspect and troubleshoot.
  • Perform leak testing, valve adjustments, and alignment checks using appropriate gauges and tools.
  • Support field troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement plans.
  • Complete work orders with accurate documentation of tasks and daily field activity logs.
  • Ensure safety of self and team and prevent damage to plant equipment.
  • Follow Quality standards and procedural guidelines set by the customer.
  • Comply with work hour requirements and observe Quality, Radiological, Human Performance, and other nuclear program norms.
  • Use appropriate PPE, including respirators, fall protection, safety glasses, and hard hats.
  • Follow lockout/tag out requirements.
  • Perform tasks in confined spaces, high-temperature areas, and elevated heights.
  • Physical demands include tasks such as climbing, lifting (up to 100 lbs.), prolonged standing, bending, visual acuity, balance, manual dexterity, and hearing.
  • Maintain focus for extended periods and read/write complex documents in English.
  • Willingness to work overtime, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

About the Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC provides nuclear power technology and services to utilities, governments, and private sector clients worldwide. It designs and sells nuclear reactors and fuel, and offers maintenance, training, compliance, and consulting services. Its AP1000 PWR uses passive safety features, and it is developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Microreactors for flexible deployment. The company's goal is to enable safe, reliable, low-emission energy by delivering proven reactor technologies and a broad support ecosystem globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$39.5M
Headquarters
Cranberry, West Virginia
Founded
1886

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