Fuel Handling Equipment Technician

FRAMATOME

$88K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent education
  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience
  • Expert knowledge in commonly used equipment and practices
  • Knowledge of safety and health policies
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Specific technical training and certification required
  • Prior experience with PLC's and Variable Frequency Drives
  • Ability to read technical drawings and prints
  • Knowledge of nuclear fuel handling equipment
  • Electrical experience with various voltage systems
  • Ability to work independently or in a team

Responsibilities

  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain tooling and equipment at customer sites
  • Conduct complex field tasks using specialized equipment under stress
  • Develop calculations, reports, and maintain maintenance logs
  • Create procedures, problem reports, and field schedules
  • Participate in project planning and execution, including pre-outage preparations
  • Direct and train technicians, overseeing performance and safety
  • Ensure compliance with safety rules and manage personnel well-being
  • Work flexible hours and travel to remote job sites

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options and comprehensive health coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Up to 3 weeks of vacation plus 13 paid holidays
  • Lifestyle spending account and education reimbursement
  • Employer paid mental health support and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
What You'll Do Day-To-Day

  • Installs, troubleshoots, assembles and disassembles, repairs and maintains tooling and equipment at customer sites (may include equipment associated with refueling and inspecting and maintaining nuclear reactors and components).
  • Conducts a variety of complex field tasks including, but not limited to operating specialized equipment, taking measurements, compiling data, and performing without error in high stress environments.
  • Develops calculations, tables, reports and related data; maintains maintenance logs and certification documents.
  • Develops procedures, problem reports, job hazard analyses, and field schedules.
  • Participates in planning and executing projects and may be responsible for pre-outage preparations.
  • May provide input to training materials and may conduct training.
  • Responsible for directing technicians which includes on the job training, conducting pre-job briefs, defining task requirements, performance management and coaching, documenting performance, managing conflicts between coworkers, and ensuring safety and compliance of individuals and plant equipment.
  • Complies with all applicable safety and health rules including personal dose compliance.
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of personnel supervising.
  • Works flexible hours and shifts, as required, to ensure timely service.
  • Requires travel to a variety of remote job sites.
  • Requires unescorted nuclear access (includes background check, psychological exam, and drug screen).


What You'll Bring

  • High School diploma or equivalent education
  • Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
  • Expert knowledge in a particular field of commonly used equipment, practices and concepts.
  • Knowledge of company and industry safety and health policies and programs as required for specific roles.
  • Excellent communication skills to comprehend, follow direction, policies, procedures and guidelines with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management, vendors and customers.
  • Requires specific technical training and certification.
  • Prior experience with PLC's, Ladder Logic, Motor Drive, and Variable Frequency Drives.
  • The ability to read drawings and prints
  • Knowledge of nuclear fuel handling equipment
  • Electrical experience with 120v, 240v,480v systems.
  • The ability to work independently or in a team.


Total Rewards Package

Total Rewards Package
  • Salary: $42.40 - $55.50, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
  • Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
  • Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
  • Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

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