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Job Title: Underwater Technician Location: Buchanan, NY Type: Contract- year+ Work Model: Onsite – onsite Per diem: $216/day Shift: Day or Night TBD

Overview System One has an immediate need for a Underwater Technician to support a long-term contract on-site in Buchanan, NY. The Underwater Technician performs specialized underwater work supporting the segmentation and removal of reactor vessel internals and reactor vessel waste components during commercial nuclear power plant decommissioning projects. Working under strict radiological, industrial safety, and quality requirements, the Underwater Technician operates underwater tooling, supports remotely operated equipment, performs rigging and cutting activities, and assists with waste packaging and transfer of segmented waste components for disposal. This position requires the ability to work in radiological environments while maintaining exceptional attention to safety, procedural compliance, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwater segmentation activities on reactor vessel internals and associated reactor components using underwater cutting technologies.
• Install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain underwater segmentation equipment, including mechanical sawing and milling equipment and the ancillary support equipment and structures.
• Operate remotely controlled tooling and underwater cameras to support cutting and inspection activities including over-cavity bridge operation.
• Assist with underwater rigging, lifting, and handling of segmented reactor components.
• Support loading of segmented waste materials into disposal liners, canisters, or waste containers.
• Perform underwater inspections using cameras and specialized inspection equipment.
• Assemble, disassemble, clean, and maintain underwater tooling and support equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify mechanical or operational issues.
• Support contamination control and equipment decontamination activities.
• Work closely with Radiation Protection personnel to minimize dose and maintain ALARA principles.
• Complete detailed work documentation, equipment logs, and quality records.
• Participate in pre-job briefs, post-job reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all nuclear quality assurance procedures, work packages, and plant procedures.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience performing underwater work in commercial nuclear power plants, heavy industrial facilities, or marine environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
• Experience using mechanical hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access.
• Ability to successfully complete required radiological, safety, and security training.

• HOLTEC Dry Fuel Storage (HI-STORM) or HOLTEC GTCC (HI-SAFE) experience
• Previous reactor vessel segmentation or reactor internals experience.
• Experience supporting nuclear decommissioning projects.
• Experience operating remotely operated equipment (ROVs or robotic tooling).
• Rigging qualification or experience with rigging and lifting activities.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, work over water-filled cavities and underwater cutting operations.
• Knowledge of reactor vessel internals and nuclear plant systems.
• Familiarity with underwater cutting technologies and remote tooling.
• Understanding of ALARA principles and radiological controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work extended shifts, nights, and weekend work schedules.