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Instrument Technician (I&C Tech) - Plant Vogtle 1 & 2
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An Instrumentation Technician carries out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic equipment and process control and safety systems.
$72,350 / year median in Georgia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN
(I&C- Instrument & Controls Technician) Plant Vogtle 1 & 2 Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Vogtle
- the largest provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy in the U.S.
- located in Waynesboro, Ga.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
Southern Nuclear I&C Technicians are responsible for:- Performing routine maintenance on plant measurement, control, and monitoring equipment.
- Performing surveillance and calibration on plant measurement, control, and monitoring equipment.
- Maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and systems to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety guidelines.
- This position requires emergency response organization participation.
Education Requirements:
- 2-year associate degree in Electronics, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation, equivalent degree or military training (US Nuclear Navy ET)
- Required
- Curriculum should include:
AC/DC Theory, Solid State Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer skills.
- Job knowledge in troubleshooting and instrument calibration.
- Instrumentation knowledge in a plant environment (nuclear preferred).
- Interpret logic diagrams, single-line drawings, P&IDs, connection drawings, and electronic schematics.
- Experience with digital control systems such as Ovation, ABB, GE Mark Vle, and Allen Bradley preferred.
- Research, interpret, and follow procedures.
- Use electronic test equipment for measuring and calibrating equipment.
- Troubleshoot issues with equipment in strategic applications.
- Apply human performance tools to mitigate human error.
- Ability to uphold high standards.
- Knowledge related to networking protocols, operations, and administration preferred.
Other Requirements:
- Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System [TECH] test.
- The successful candidate must meet background screening and fitness for duty requirements.
- The successful candidate must meet the physical requirements of the position and ensure personal safety standards are understood.
- We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first. Intentional Inclusion
- We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. Act with integrity
- We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments. Superior Performance
- We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement.