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Westinghouse Electric - USA
Nuclear Site Instrumentation & Controls Technologist (EDM Operations)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$75,512 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Purpose-Driven Field Work Step into a role where meticulous instrumentation work meets precision EDM manufacturing. This 12+ month contract starts with focused training and leads to impactful assignments at nuclear facilities. Your Launchpad July 2026 training: Westinghouse Waltz Mill, Madison, PA After training: Travel to various nuclear sites to execute planned work Imagine This You arrive on site with a clear plan: configure a ZAP EDM sinker for a critical precision-manufactured component, validate sensor calibrations, and verify PLC I/O. You consult schematics, run test procedures with your oscilloscope and DMM, document every step in the log, and align with engineering and production to keep operations compliant and safe. Responsibilities Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, control circuits, PLCs, sensors, and automated process control systems Program, set up, and operate ZAP EDM sinker equipment to support precision manufacturing Coordinate with engineering and production teams to meet operational and quality standards Record maintenance actions; maintain complete equipment documentation Conduct instrumentation testing using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and customer/supplier equipment or simulators Interpret drawings and execute defined test procedures Use electronic and electrical test equipment safely and effectively Read and follow drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions to assemble/test electronics using core electronic theory Adhere to all applicable quality, health, and safety processes Perform field cable installation work