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REACTOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN II

POSITION SUMMARY

We are growing our team for the upcoming fall nuclear outage season and looking for experienced Nuclear Reactor Service Technician II to attend the Dresden outage.

The Commercial Nuclear Reactor Service Technician II is responsible for performing advanced reactor maintenance, fuel handling, refueling support, and specialized nuclear plant services at commercial nuclear power generating stations. This position supports reactor vessel internals maintenance, fuel movement activities, outage execution, and the operation of specialized tooling used in reactor servicing. The technician works under established nuclear safety standards, radiological controls, and quality assurance requirements while demonstrating technical proficiency and independent work execution.

Job Level II Expectations

Demonstrates proficiency in reactor maintenance and fuel handling activities, performs assignments with limited supervision, provides technical guidance to junior technicians, and consistently executes work in compliance with nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fuel Handling Operations:
  • Perform fuel handling activities during reactor refueling outages.
  • Support fuel movements and spent fuel pool operations.
  • Operate and maintain fuel handling equipment and associated tooling.
  • Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, criticality, and procedural requirements.
• Reactor Maintenance and Outage Support:
  • Perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of reactor vessel internals.
  • Support installation and removal of reactor vessel heads, control rod blades, and related components.
  • Operate specialized reactor servicing, inspection, lifting, and underwater tooling.
  • Execute mechanical maintenance activities within containment during outages.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety:
  • Comply with radiological controls, ALARA principles, and work permits.
  • Adhere to nuclear quality assurance and procedural requirements.
  • Implement contamination control and proper use of protective equipment.
  • Participate in pre-job briefs and human performance activities.
  • Identify and report safety, quality, and equipment concerns.
• Documentation and Quality Control:
  • Complete maintenance, inspection, and work package documentation.
  • Verify work complies with customer, regulatory, and quality standards.
  • Support corrective action and continuous improvement programs.
• Team Support:
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Level I technicians.
  • Coordinate activities with plant personnel, engineering, and radiation protection staff.
  • Support training, outage planning, equipment setup, and restoration activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience supporting commercial nuclear power plant outages, fuel handling operations, reactor maintenance, or related nuclear services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear plant work practices and outage execution.
• Experience working in radiologically controlled areas.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and engineering documents.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial nuclear utility or nuclear service vendor experience.
• Held unescorted access in the last 365 days.
• Prior qualification as Fuel Handler, Refueling Technician, Reactor Services Technician, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting PWR and/or BWR reactor systems.
• Current nuclear worker qualifications and access authorization eligibility.
• Familiarity with reactor vessel internals inspections and maintenance programs.
• Experience operating underwater tooling, specialty lifting equipment, and fuel handling systems.

Technical Competencies:

• Fuel Handling Operations
• Reactor Vessel Internals Maintenance
• Refueling Outage Support
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Nuclear Safety Fundamentals
• Radiation Protection Practices
• Quality Assurance Program Compliance
• Human Performance Tools
• Technical Procedure Adherence
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Rigging and Material Handling
• Industrial Safety Practices

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours during outage assignments.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, and operate in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in high-temperature and radiologically controlled environments.
• Ability to travel extensively to commercial nuclear facilities throughout North America.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sonic Systems International, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sonic are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Sonic will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.