Tooling Technician

Nuclear Tool Tech/BWR Pole Handler is supporting reactor internals work



Setting up and maintaining specialized tooling used to access and remove/install lower core barrel bolts.

• Assembling underwater tooling, fixtures, torque tools, lifting devices, cameras, and positioning equipment.
• Performing pre-job functional checks and mockups.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues with tooling during the evolution.
• Assisting with reactor vessel and internals handling activities.
• Supporting bolt removal, bolt installation, tensioning, and verification activities.
• Working closely with reactor engineers, field supervisors, quality personnel, and radiation protection.
• Maintaining tooling records and ensuring equipment complies with nuclear QA requirements.

The skill set requires:

• Reading mechanical drawings.
• Using precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshooting equipment under schedule pressure.
• Rigging and lifting knowledge.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working in radiological areas and following strict procedures.

Reactor vessel internals work.

• Critical path outage activities.
• High-quality nuclear documentation requirements.
• Specialized remote and underwater tooling.

Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte