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System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

System One

Tooling Technician

Lynchburg, VA · Remote

Critical path outage activities. * High-quality nuclear documentation requirements. * Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

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How much do remote nuclear outage jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote nuclear outage in the United States is $51.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Nuclear Outage vs Remote Nuclear Plant Technician?

AspectRemote Nuclear OutageRemote Nuclear Plant Technician
CertificationsNuclear Safety Certification, OSHANuclear Safety Certification, OSHA
Work EnvironmentFieldwork during outages, on-site inspectionsRemote monitoring, technical support
Industry UsagePrimarily during scheduled outages for maintenanceDaily operations, troubleshooting, and monitoring

Remote Nuclear Outage roles focus on overseeing and managing nuclear plant outages, often involving on-site inspections and maintenance coordination. In contrast, Remote Nuclear Plant Technicians primarily provide remote technical support, monitoring plant systems, and troubleshooting issues. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in work environment and daily responsibilities.

How much do nuclear outage workers make?

Nuclear outage workers typically earn between $30 and $60 per hour, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $60,000 to $120,000 depending on experience, location, and specific roles. Overtime pay and specialized skills, such as radiation safety or reactor maintenance, can increase earnings. These jobs often require safety certifications and adherence to strict safety protocols.

Is it hard to get a job at a nuclear power plant?

Securing a job as a nuclear outage technician or worker at a nuclear power plant can be competitive and requires relevant technical skills, certifications, and safety training. Candidates often need to pass background checks and obtain specialized licenses, such as NRC certifications, which can involve rigorous testing and experience. Experience in electrical, mechanical, or nuclear systems is typically preferred for these roles.

What are 5 jobs you can have when working with a nuclear power plant?

Five common jobs at a nuclear power plant include nuclear reactor operator, radiation protection technician, nuclear engineer, maintenance technician, and health physicist. These roles require specialized training, safety certifications, and knowledge of nuclear systems and safety protocols. They involve working in controlled environments with strict safety standards to ensure plant operation and safety.

Can you work from home as a nuclear engineer?

Remote nuclear outage engineers typically cannot work entirely from home due to the need for on-site inspections, safety protocols, and specialized equipment. However, some tasks such as data analysis, reporting, and remote monitoring may be performed remotely with proper secure access and communication tools.
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Infographic showing various Remote Nuclear Outage job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,964 per year, or $51.9 per hour.
Principal Field Specialist

Principal Field Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Madison, PA • Remote

$103K - $129K/yr

Other

Medical, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

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

As a Principal Project Specialist, you will have experience & knowledge as a Refueling Project Manager (RFPM) at a PWR nuclear site, or another Project Manager (PM) type service at a nuclear site. You will fill either the dayshift or nightshift PWR RFPM role at our PWR customer sites when we perform refueling services for them and will be able to understand the scheduled activities for each of the refueling tasks that are in the schedule, know how to resolve any problem that may happen while performing these tasks and drive the project to successful conclusion. You will also have to learn the Westinghouse procedures & processes involved with being a project manager, as you will be a part of the RFPM group which is managed by the PWR Operations and Fuel Services Manager.

You will report to the Manager of PWR Refueling Operations. This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost related to the refueling project

  • Effectively communicate & oversee with our customers, other contractors, Radiation Protection, site Outage Management, Reactor Engineering, Operations or any other work group that are involved with our Refueling outage.

  • A typical refueling outage consists of reactor disassembly, fuel movement and reactor reassembly

  • Knowledge with SAP for financial / financial accountability and administrative tasks required for the project.

  • Working knowledge of the Primavera scheduling tool to support customer schedule reviews

  • Maintain procedures, work orders, processes, plans, briefs, and be able to direct anyone that helps support our refueling outages, as they will be the main contact during our refueling outages they support.

  • Promote a safety-first environment and use of Human Performance tools.

  • Field assignments typically last from 30 to 60 days which includes, project preparations, execution and closeout.

  • Complete the Westinghouse RFPM training or the WPMR / EPMO training which is required to be a PM for Westinghouse.

  • Support a PWR refueling outage from project initiation to closeout working directly with our customers and vendors when requested to.

  • Learn the Westinghouse procedures & processes involved with being a project manager.

  • Participate in the RFPM group which is managed by the PWR Operations Manager.

  • Have knowledge and training to support human performance, fatigue rule, ALARA, lessons learned, best practices, operating experiences, and basic knowledge of nuclear outage service work and requirements.

  • Obtain unescorted access at customer site

  • Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program (Drug and Alcohol screening)

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience

  • BS Degree, equivalent industry experience or Naval Nuclear education, program experience and leadership.

  • 1 to 3 years of experience as a Technical Project Manager.

  • Project Management; Nuclear Plant Work Experience.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $103,200.00 to $129,000.00 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

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
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacations and Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Educational Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Program

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

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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