FHE Field Service Technician I

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. We're currently hiring an FHE Field Service Technician, Level 1, to help support our FHE Outage and Maintenance Services team. This individual will provide support for nuclear fuel handling equipment or outage critical cranes. The field service support will be conducted at remote operating nuclear power plants and at local service center operations, utilizing high technology service equipment in a manner reflecting Westinghouse's commitment to the highest levels of safety and quality. * Install, set-up, maintain, inspect, calibrate, and troubleshoot fuel handling/outage critical crane equipment at customer sites worldwide. * Review operational procedures, maintenance procedures, and drawings in detail. * Provide support to engineering and training by performing activities such as equipment modifications, equipment setup and testing, mock-up preparation, process testing, and equipment and process qualifications. Accurately document equipment performance issues during field implementation, and ensure corrective actions are complete prior to next scheduled use. * Participate in training programs to acquire and maintain certifications as well as keep current with technology and procedures. * Perform all assigned tasks under general supervision, with a high degree of quality, and within the parameters of qualified procedures and guidelines. Maintain a high level of attention to detail and document all quality related issues. * Practice a "Safety First" attitude as an integral part of all activities. Demonstrate good housekeeping practices in work areas. Maintain "Unescorted Access" status at nuclear power plant sites. * Develop, exercise and promote team-building skills with peers, supervisors, contractors, customers and other departments. Demonstrate good customer sensitivity and customer service skills. Develop and maintain a focus on creative problem solving. * Report to the service supervisor the status of field work progress, changes, problems, and/or mistakes on a daily or as need basis. This position requires extensive travel via airplane and/or automobile (60%-80%) and working with and around hazardous materials. DIRECTION RECEIVED: Specific instructions are provided on all new assignments. Initial assignments are in a "training" status. All work subject to routine checks. Required to plan and perform routine preparation of scheduled work. Follow established method and procedures; refer exceptions. As a Tech would work with a senior tech on all jobs until enough field experience is gained. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High school graduate or the recognized equivalent plus 2 year, post high school degree/certificate or equivalent in experience. Specific knowledge and training in electrical, electronic, PLC, or mechanical components. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 0-2 years related experience where satisfactorily demonstrated evidence of mechanical, electrical and PLC aptitude and skill. Nuclear industry experience is beneficial. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: * This position is subject to the requirements of Westinghouse and customer security, unescorted access, and fitness for duty programs. * Requires the ability to occasionally carry/lift up to 50 pounds. * Individual must possess full range of motion i.e. ability to reach, climb, kneel, squat, grasp, bend forwards and backwards, sit, and stand for a minimum 4 hours per day * Individual must be able to pass a Westinghouse physical which includes a spirometer for the ability to wear a respirator. Why Westinghouse? Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: * Safety and Quality * Integrity and Trust * Customer Focus and Innovation * Speed and Passion to Win * Teamwork and Accountability Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer: * Competitive Salary * Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits * 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match * Paid Vacations and Holidays * Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements * Educational Reimbursement Program * Employee Referral Program While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting

Created: 2024-11-02