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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 (1½) 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 Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, 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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