Refueling Services Technician - Level I
Core
Operate transfer systems and perform in-vessel maintenance (underwater camera work, rigging, lifting) to support reactor vessel disassembly, reassembly, and fuel handling at nuclear power plants.
Role type
Entry-level nuclear refueling services technician
Builds
Fuel transfer operations and reactor head maintenance for PWR and BWR reactors
Domain
Nuclear power generation / Plant Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical craft skills (boiler maker, iron worker, pipe fitter), transfer system operation, underwater camera operation, rigging and lifting, tooling maintenance, radiological protective clothing proficiency, heavy lifting (50 lbs)
Preferred skills
OEM training in Refueling Services, knowledge of Lifting, Rigging and Material Handling Industry Standards
Technologies
Westinghouse and B&W style PWR transfer systems, Inclined Fuel Transfer System, underwater camera systems, tensioners, nut runners
Responsibilities
Operate transfer systems to move fuel in vessel, perform underwater camera work and support Level 2/3 technicians, execute rigging and lifting in reactor cavity, maintain fuel handling equipment and tooling, participate in post outage critiques, travel to support refueling outages and dry cask storage
Seniority
Entry-level, career progression path to Level 3 Technician