Instrument & Control Technician - Duane Arnold Energy Center

Requisition ID: 94629

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Position Specific Description

Join the I&C maintenance team as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center-a groundbreaking effort to return a decommissioned nuclear plant to service. This position is located in Palo, Iowa.

Job Overview

The Plant Duane Arnold (PDA) Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Technician will be responsible for installing, altering, inspecting, calibrating, maintaining and repairing controls instruments, valves gauges, and meters involving electronics, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic features installed in the plant and substation, including communications, data logging, computer equipment, plant simulator training system and security systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, alters, inspects, calibrates, maintains and repairs controls and instruments
• Repairs, replaces or modifies all instrument lines downstream of an instrument rack isolation and instrument air lines to I&C equipment
• Prepares and analyzes test and equipment performance reports and keep operation and maintenance records
• May be assigned to a multidisciplined team on a rotational basis, such as Fix It Now (FIN) or Outage Teams
• May operate a variety of hand tools, instruments, machines and equipment to close tolerance and fabricate minor repair parts
• Applies knowledge of required reports, quality control, maintenance procedures, documentation and NRC requirements
• Performs personal health physical coverage
• Performs peer inspections
• May be assigned fire brigade, as required
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent education and/or experience
• Experience: 3 years of related working experience in one or more crafts
• Possess a high degree of dexterity and ability
• Capable of learning and applying basic skills in maintenance operations
• Pass the Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) Aptitude Exam

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Special Requirements

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Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Maintenance/Construction
Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

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