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Technician Instrument Control (2 openings)

South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company

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Location
Wadsworth, TX
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Texas Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Technician Instrument Control maintains, installs, and troubleshoots control circuits and equipment associated with nuclear power generation. Work includes calibration of level, pressure, temperature, and flow systems, as well as instrumentation replacements and design changes. The role performs field or work-site duties and requires a minimum of three years in the Tech I&C Training Program, on-the-job training, or similar plant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Instrumentation Maintenance, nice to haveElectrical Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveEquipment Calibration, nice to haveEquipment Testing, nice to haveTroubleshooting, nice to haveTest Data Analysis, nice to haveDigital Multimeter, nice to haveCCTV Troubleshooting, nice to haveFiber Optics, nice to haveLifting 50+ Lbs, nice to have

Qualifications

High School or Equivalent, requiredAssociate's in Related Field, nice to have3 Years Plant Experience, requiredTexas Driver's License, requiredUnescorted Access, requiredGeneral Employee Training, requiredTask and Advanced Certifications, nice to have

Full job description

The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation. STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes. Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader. Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility. The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

SUMMARY

Maintain, install and troubleshoot control circuits and equipment associated with power generation (nuclear power). Maintenance includes routing calibration of level, pressures, temperatures, and flow systems. Installation of instrumentation ranges from end-of-life replacements to design changes.

EDUCATION

  • High School/GED or equivalent (Required).

  • Associates degree in related instrumentation and control field (science, mathematics, or instrumentation technology) (Preferred)

  • Without a degree, relevant experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE

  • Tech Instrument Control (Journeyman) – minimum of 3 years in the Tech I&C Training Program, On the Job Training, or similar plant experience. (Required).

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Texas Driver’s license (Required)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNICAL DUTIES:

Uses tools, training and experience to maintain instrumentation and control equipment within plant and industry guidelines.

  • Reads and interprets electrical drawings and schematics.

  • Calibrates and tests plant equipment, conducts pre-operational test, troubleshoots and reworks system, analyzes and interprets test results and data.

  • Reviews work package procedures, drawings and vendor manuals for accuracy and completeness.

  • Use and interpret a Digital Multi Meter (DMM)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accept ERO position as needed.

  • Accept outage position as needed.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.

  • Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to interpret and troubleshoot CCTV system and fiber optics.

  • Ability to obtain/maintain task certifications and advanced certifications for IC maintenance.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Environmental and physical requirements require the ability to don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the defined role; subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up 50+ lbs; ascending/descending stairs; ascending, descending, traversing ladders, scaffolds, stairs; working in confined spaces; moving safely over uneven or slippery terrain; working in proximity to loud equipment and possible inclement weather/temperature conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed.

  • Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.

  • Travel may be required.

  • May be required to carry a phone.

  • Working environment consists of both outside and inside work, in both extreme heat and cold, in radiological areas, and in confined space.

WORK LOCATION

  • Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site

Posting closes - November 23, 2026

STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization. STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.

We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,718 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$58–80K/yr334 salary ranges
  • Texas median$27–35/hr184 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 579 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Texas and 6,718 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,819 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,156 of the 6,718 open Maintenance Technician jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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