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Nuclear Reactor Technician I or Nuclear Reactor Technician II - Oconee Nuclear Station

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Location
Seneca, SC
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Respirator/SCBA Certification, required

Job overview

The Nuclear Reactor Technician assists with reactor head disassembly and reassembly, fuel handling, dry cask storage, and basic power plant mechanical maintenance. The role develops proficiency in rigging, lifting, mechanical maintenance, and machine shop tools, while supporting maintenance and repair of nuclear plant equipment. The posting offers Technician I and II levels; Technician II requires directly related experience. Travel to support fleet outages and dry cask campaigns is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Rigging and Lifting, nice to haveMechanical Maintenance, nice to haveMechanical Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveMachine Shop Tools, nice to haveComputer Skills, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveElectrical Work, nice to haveFuel Handling, nice to haveReactor Head Disassembly and Reassembly, nice to haveDry Cask Storage, nice to haveDiagnostic and Analytical Skills, nice to haveTechnical Writing, requiredLifting 50 Pounds, requiredWorking at Heights, requiredWorking in Respirators, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required1.5 Years Related Experience, requiredTwo-Year Technical Degree or Equivalent, nice to haveMASS Test, requiredBasic Maintenance Training, requiredNuclear Access, requiredRespirator/SCBA Certification, requiredNuclear Reactor Qualifications, requiredNuclear Fuel Movement Qualifications, requiredTravel 25-50%, required

Benefits

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Full job description

Nuclear Reactor Technician I or Nuclear Reactor Technician II - Oconee Nuclear Station

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remote type

Onsite

locations

Seneca, SC

time type

Full time

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time left to apply

End Date: November 12, 2026

job requisition id

R42369

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Nuclear Reactor Technician I or Nuclear Reactor Technician II

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:

  • Develop proficiency in rigging and lifting and other mechanical maintenance functions

  • Gain general knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures, instruction manuals, drawings, codes & other job requirements

  • 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

  • Develop proficiency in the proper use of machine shop tools, and personal computers

  • Utilize the corrective action program, clearance program, and the work order processing system

  • Understand and follow all applicable safety and environmental policies

Working Conditions:

  • Work extended hours and various shifts\

  • Work in Respirators and/or PAPR’s

  • Climb ladders and stairs

  • Work at heights

  • May be required to work weekends, overtime or be on-call to support plant

Basic/Required Qualifications:

Nuclear Reactor Technician I

  • High School Diploma or GED

Nuclear Reactor Technician II

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • One and one-half (1½) years of directly related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Two-year technical school degree electrical/electronic engineering technology or equivalent experience or training (e.g. Military)

  • Experienced Fuel Mover

  • Electrical work experience

  • Prior nuclear power plant experience

  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills (e-mail applications, word processes, spreadsheets, database, etc.

  • Demonstrated leadership ability

  • Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills

  • Prior experience in rigging and lifting

  • Prior experience in Reactor Head disassembly/reassembly activities

  • Prior experience in Fuel Handling activities

  • Prior experience in Dry Cask Storage Activities

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.

  • 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

  • Ability to gain and maintain Respirator/SCBA certification

  • Mandatory hearing protection program

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

  • Requires travel to support Fleet Outages and Dry Cask Campaigns (25-50%)

  • Basic technical writing skills as well as basic computer skills

  • 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

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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