Nuclear Instrument Technician I, II, or III (Surry)

Job Summary

Works under direction of a Supervisor or Senior Technician and performs maintenance and calibration activities. Performs work activities in both a shop and field environment to include normal and radiological areas of the plant. Work activities are related to maintenance, calibration and testing of safety-related equipment associated with electrical, mechanical and instrumentation and control systems. Satisfactorily completes the Instrument and Control Technician Training program. Assists with scheduled work activities such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and calibrations. Works on both analog and digital control systems including microprocessor, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation and controls including pressure, temperature, and flow sensors and associated alarm circuits. Corrects anomalous operations of indicators, controllers and instrument loops using more advanced test equipment and investigative techniques. Accurately completes documentation associated with assigned job tasks and complies with approved procedures.Complies with and demonstrates a working knowledge of Work Management processes, Equipment Clearances (safety tagging), Radiological Work permits associated with department maintenance work assignments and Safety regulations, policies, and practices. Assists Technicians with performing maintenance, calibrations, and testing of equipment and control loops on systems and equipment, including the reactor containment and other radiological areas, during all modes of plant operation. Uses industry accepted human performance practices to promote error free performance and coaches others to raise standards and expectations. Satisfactorily completes the initial training requirements and on-the-job training and evaluation requirements identified in the Nuclear Instrument Technician Training Program as accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Nuclear Instrument Tech I
0-2 years or more of related experience. Commercial nuclear power experience & Nuclear Navy (ET or EM) experience preferred.

Nuclear Instrument Tech II
Successfully completed the Navy Nuclear Propulsion training program and possess a minimum of 6 years of experience (hands on experience in the field/fleet) in the following discipline: Nuclear Electronics Technician (ET)
OR

Possess 6 years or more industrial experience in a directly related field (ex. Instrument & Controls, electronics, etc.) Military electronic experience in any Armed Force Services is preferred.

Nuclear Instrument Tech III
Successful completion of Nuclear Instrument Technician Development Program as accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training.

Requirements for I/II/III positions:

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot analog and digital instrumentation and control circuits. 
Demonstrated general familiarity of electrical and mechanical physical/dimensional measurements.
Demonstrated ability to interpret a range of general diagrams, prints, and written procedural instructions and to perform work using the information.
Must be physically able and willing to utilize respirators, SCBA bottles, fall protection or other equipment essential to the requirements of maintaining a Nuclear Power Plant including making containment entries.
Must be able to and willing to work at varying elevations, confined quarters, and radiological areas of the plant. 
Must have the physical ability to carry a minimum of 50 pounds tooling, test equipment, and plant equipment.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Associate

Preferred Disciplines:  Instrumentation Technology

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred disciplines(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

For Millstone Power Station: This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/

For other Nuclear sites: This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/