Fuel Services Technician

Reactor Fuel Services Technician

Performs reactor BWR and PWR disassembly/reassembly, dry fuel storage, and fuel handling activities, irradiated component handling and maintenance associated with equipment/tooling for the aforementioned activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Performs reactor disassembly and reassembly activities.
• Performs New Fuel Inspection activities for both BWR and PWR.
• Assist in Fuel Handling Equipment troubleshoot, and repair as needed.
• Performs dry fuel storage activities.
• Performs pre and post outage activities related to the outage refuel path.
• Operates fuel handling equipment in the reactor and fuel handling buildings to support fuel movements and irradiated component handling.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on reactor disassembly/reassembly, fuel handling, and dry fuel storage equipment/tooling.
• Performs technical reviews of procedures and other plant documents.
• Supports dry fuel and refueling (pre-outage, outage, and post outage) activities across the fleet approximately 25% - 50% of the year.
• Material Handling and Rigging, including operation of cranes and associated plant equipment (ie, Fork Trucks, Flat Beds, etc)

Minimum Requirements include:

Related work experience or military training with a High School Diploma or GED.

Previous qualification with reactor disassembly/reassembly path, dry fuel storage, or fuel handling.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position include:

• Must possess a strong technical conscience in Refueling Services and Dry Fuel Storage, with a focus on Maintenance Fundamentals.
• Must possess leadership qualities to promote team effectiveness and proficiency in the field with Entergy stakeholders and contractor personnel.
• Must be knowledgeable in Nuclear power plant maintenance to include: rigging and material handling, electrical terminations, and torquing.
• Must have the ability to read prints, verbal and written comprehension, and the ability to troubleshoot and then repair fuel services equipment.
• Must be physically capable to ascend and descend ladders into and out of the refuel cavity to support reactor disassembly/reassembly.
• Must be able to travel to other sites approximately 25% - 50%.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position include:

Previous refuel path, dry fuel storage, or fuel handling qualifications from another utility, vendor, or military.