What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a High School Diploma or equivalent. You have worked in a directly related role for at least 10 years 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:

• NDE experience in the nuclear industry as a level II of multiple techniques and applications (UT, PT, VT, MT, or RT).
• Automated preferred.
  
• Advanced knowledge of commonly used equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Phased Array UT Experience preferred. 
  
• Ability to comprehend instructions, policies, procedures and guidelines required to perform assigned tasks.
  
• Good written/ verbal skills; ability to effectively communicate with staff, management, and coworkers.
  
• Knowledge of ASME code and nuclear industry regulatory requirements associated with NDE.

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 a Senior NDE Technician in Lynchburg, VA or Charlotte, NC (remote work will also be considered), you will be part of the proven team in the Installed Base Business Unit. The NDE Services department specializes complex UT, ECT, and Visual exams in primary system components in both PWRs and BWRs.  The group works closely with engineering and other technical teams to develop, and improve upon existing, specialized NDE techniques and tooling to perform customer required examinations both domestically and internationally.  Framatome prides itself on new and innovative NDE examination methods – recently performing several new “First of a Kind” examinations in the US Industry. Your work will include:

• Assist Level III's in preparations for upcoming field projects.
• Participate in technique demonstrations for customers.
• Participate in NDE specific Ready-to-Execute checks of field equipment.
• Assist in development projects as needed.
• Assist in updating or generation of Technical Justifications and Procedures.
• Seasonal Field deployment tasks include various automated and manual NDE disciplines on PWR and BWR components.
• Typical deployments are 2-3 weeks at a time.  
• Multiple deployments in outage seasons are typical.

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/

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

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).  

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $38.00 - $48.56 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.