What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a High School diploma or equivalent. You have worked in a related role for at least 6 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:

• Provide a positive attitude and provide clear communication with teammates
• Obtain the ability to work in a dynamically changing environment
• Disassemble and assemble mechanical components using hand tools. Perform lifting and rigging activities
• Has the ability to read and use micrometers, dial indicators, and misc. precision measuring tools
• Understands basic hydraulics including diagnostics of hydraulic systems

Your Opportunity

This part-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 Reactor Coolant Pump Field Service Rep in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the IBR Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for routine to complex installation, repair, preventative maintenance and testing of tools and equipment at customer sites.  Utilizes procedures, drawings, and experience to perform activities on specific tooling, equipment and components.  Directs less experienced technicians in the field and may provide input regarding performance.  Responsible for performance of activities in a safe, efficient and error free manner.  Will be required to work around radioactivity and corrosive chemicals; must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Major Duties Include:

• Installs, troubleshoots, assembles disassembles, repairs and maintains tooling and equipment related to Reactor Coolant Pumps and Motors at customer sites.
• Conducts a variety of complex field tasks including, but not limited to operating specialized equipment, taking measurements, compiling data, and performing without error in high stress environments.
• Develops calculations, tables, reports and related data; maintains maintenance logs and certification documents.
• Develops or revises procedures, problem reports, job hazard analyses, and field schedules.
  
• Participates in planning and executing projects and may be responsible for pre-outage preparations.
  
• May provide input to training materials and may conduct training.
  
• Responsible for directing technicians which includes on the job training, conducting pre-job briefs, defining task requirements, performance management and coaching, documenting performance, managing conflicts between co-workers, and ensuring safety and compliance of individuals and plant equipment.
  
• Complies with all applicable safety and health rules including personal dose compliance.
  
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of personnel supervising.
  
• Works flexible hours and shifts, as required, to ensure timely service.
  
• Requires travel to a variety of remote job sites.
  
• Requires unescorted nuclear access (includes background check, psychological exam, and drug screen).The candidate for this position will contribute to and/or perform the following duties:
  
• Be able to perform hands-on duties during the refurbishment, removal, and installation of large vertical electric motors (RCPM’s) and pumps (RCP’s) from U.S. nuclear sites.
  
• Experience with heavy lifting and rigging preferred.
  
• Required to have a strong mechanical background, with an understanding of electrical safety.
  
• Experience with RCP mechanical seals, flanged connections, motor/pump alignments, and motor preventative maintenance.
  
• Must be able to read and work to drawings and procedures with strict adherence.
  
• Have some insight to Nuclear Safety Related work and be familiar with QA programs.
  
• Be able to attain and sustain Rad Worker access to Framatome radiological facilities.
• Must be able to attain and sustain Unescorted Access to nuclear power plants in support of seasonal outages and emergent work.
• Installs, troubleshoots, assembles and disassembles, repairs and maintains pump and motor equipment at nuclear reactor plant sites or in Lynchburg VA at the Pump & Motor Service Center. 
  
• May assist with the development of procedures required to perform equipment maintenance and operation. 
  
• Complies with all applicable safety and health rules including personal dose compliance. 
  
• Works flexible hours and shifts, as required, to ensure timely service.
  
• Abilitity to pass drug and alcohol random screening while working at various job sites.
  
• May require travel to a variety of regional and remote job sites
  
• Excellent written/verbal skills with an ability to effectively communicate to staff, management, vendors, and customers.  Ability to comprehend instructions, procedures and guidelines required to perform assigned tasks.  Ability to lift up to 45 pounds, bend, stoop, and remain standing for extended periods of times.

This position requires up to 100% 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 $42.40 - $55.50 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 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked and 13 paid holidays that fall on normally scheduled workdays; 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.