Electrical System Technician - Framatome

What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience in lieu ofdegree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in a related technical role for at least 4years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values:https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Navy Electrician's Mate training and experience.
• PLC experience or willingness to learn Ladder logix, 4-20 ma process and analytical instruments, variable frequency drives, and across the line magnetic starters.
• Competence with tools, equipment and machines; ability to do detailed work; a logical mind; resourcefulness; and a willingness to learn about electricity, electrical systems and test equipment
  
• Carry out operations, troubleshooting/repair and maintenance tasks for electrical components, motors and controllers, transformers, comms and lighting systems, and other electrical and electronic support equipment.
  
• Interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints related to chemical cleaning system designs and also operate and maintain essential equipment for moving and mixing fluids
  
• Display an interest in electrical systems and equipment, possess attention to detail, and exhibit proficiency in operating tools and machinery
  Show resourcefulness, a willingness to learn, a strong aptitude for problem-solving with proven experience contributing as a team player that's delivered on designated responsibilities to accomplish specific objectives

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Electrical System Technician in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Installed Base Business Unit.Your work will include working in a team environment to support chemical cleaning system set-up, operations, process systems maintenance and troubleshooting, and sealand packing and system deployment.The chemical application processes apply Framatome’s patented sludge cleaning or radioactive system decontamination applications. The systems are made-up of heat transfer, ion exchange, pumping, ventilation, chemical handling, corrosion monitoring and waste treatment components. Nuclear plant systems that are chemically cleaned and/or decontaminated include steam generators, heat exchangers, reactor coolant systems or portions of the reactor coolant system. The Chemical Application Operations team mobilizes, sets up, tests, operates and troubleshoots application equipment and P&IDs. Daily activities will be diverse and largely depend on the status of each project plus your designated role on the contracted assignment. In general, tasks include:

• Working closely with process chemists and control engineers to ensure the application process is set up to perform as designed to achieve maximum results and efficiently run the process.
• Designing plant and equipment configuration so they can be readily adapted to suit the plant components and configurations taking environmental and economic aspects into account.
• Required to write procurement authorizations, follow procedures to operate components/systems.
• Assessing options for process improvements, expansions, or reconfiguration from operational experience.
• Ensures compliance with government, organization and customer engineering standards.
• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.
• Under general supervision, your responsibilities will be to work with a team on system deployments and testing of a chemical application system comprised of equipment components, i.e., pumps, 3000 kVA & 1500kVA transformers, resin, filters, reverse osmosis, 1 MW heaters, venting, etc., contained in sealands along with large volume process tanks and Frac tanks.
• Provide technical support and improvement recommendations related to planning, designing, constructing and maintaining structures, systems and components.
• Working hours are typically 7 AM to 4 PM while in the home office location(s) with the potential to work overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Contracted project execution will involve shift work, including day/night shifts and weekends, at nuclear power plants. In many environments, you may need to wear protective clothing like safety glasses, steel toe/composite safety shoes, ear protectors, gloves, and a hard hat.
• Framatome supports a safety conscious work environment, being fit-for-duty, and a nuclear safety culture by aggressively promoting the identification and correction of safety issues and fostering a conservative decision-making environment that drives nuclear and industrial safety application process equipment, practices, procedures, and concepts.

This position requires up to 50% travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future:https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Framatome’s Installed Base (IB) Business Unit is responsible for all types of services and maintenance activities for commercial nuclear operating plants. The IB NDE Solutions Business Group (IBN-A) manages specialty NDE inspections, steam generator services, chemistry & chemical application services, and Balance of Plant (BOP) repair services and sales activity for primarily the US nuclear market. Framatome supports a safety conscious work environment and nuclear safety culture by aggressively promoting the identification and correction of safety issues and fostering a conservative decision-making environment that drives nuclear and industrial safety.

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia:https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $34.00 - $43.27 per hour, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here:https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.