The Opportunity | Senior Field Technician – Contract Position

As a Senior Field Technician, you will work directly with the nuclear power station personnel to support the planning, preparation, and execution of scheduled outage maintenance activities within your area of responsibility. In this role, you will serve as a critical bridge between the customer and Curtiss-Wright’s fluid sealing sales team, ensuring clear communication, effective coordination, and seamless alignment throughout all phases of outage planning and execution within your scope. The is a seasonal contract position that requires on-site work for 2-6 weeks continuously depending on the contract scope of work. Typical shifts are 12 hours per day 6-7 days per week for the duration of the outage.

Location: Hybrid Schedule

Position Type: Contract | Seasonal

Pay Range: $50-$65/hour

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

PRE OUTAGE SCOPE REVIEW (Home office)

• Review and incorporate all applicable history, drawings, EC’s/DCN’s, vendor manuals, procedures, etc. for scope of work

• Prepare a SealPRO Valve Packing Datasheet for each valve rebuild, retorque, and repack, along with all new valves scheduled to be replaced during the outage. Each datasheet will include all pertinent dimensional information, proper packing configuration, specific maintenance instructions and comments related to the valve and work scope, and a list of each needed CAT ID and quantities for the job.

• Work with planning on adding additional work order instructions or details and ensure that all proper material needed has been reserved to Asset Suite for each work order.

• Develop scope hit list of chronic problem valves, along with action item list of things to inspect, repair, replace, etc.

• Develop a complete bill of material for each valve including a preformed packing set, graphite bushing, hardened flat washers, live-load Belleville spring washers, gland studs/eyebolts, gasket(s), and pressure seal.

• Work with purchasing and procurement engineering to ensure adequate inventory is on hand, and ensure any additional needed material is onsite prior to the outage.

• Provide updates to contract supervisor and/or designee on any scope changes/additions/deletions, scope prep status, material status, etc.

OUTAGE TECH SUPPORT (On-site)

• Review and incorporate all applicable history, drawings, EC’s/DCN’s, vendor manuals, procedures, etc. for scope of work.

• Generate, update, and install SealPRO Valve Packing Datasheets as needed and specified in the valve scope. Datasheets shall have the recommended configuration, correct packing materials, and design.

• Develop a complete bill of material for each valve including a preformed packing set, graphite bushing, hardened flat washers, live-load Belleville spring washers, gland studs/eyebolts, gasket(s), and pressure seal.
   

• Perform calculations for gasket, pressure seal, & packing torque/stress, live-loading, packing configuration, and packing friction.

• Survey valves/components and OEM gaskets, pressure seals, packing sets, etc. for information to provide replacement items if possible.

• Provide technical assistance to craft personnel performing the work, including verification of proper packing installation and complete packing consolidation.

• Train maintenance repack crews as required.

• Coordinate with planning, site purchasing, materials group, and AP Services to assure on-time delivery of any expedited materials.

Your Expertise:

• High school diploma required. Associates, technical, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
   
• 10+ years of nuclear outage experience.
   
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
   
• Experience with nuclear valve maintenance, air operated valves, and motor operated valves. Valve packing experience and certifications/training on valve maintenance/packing is a plus!
   
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
   
• Proficiency with computers and databases.
   
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (Asset Suite, MAXIMO, SAP).
   
• Ability to read drawings is a plus!
   
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
   
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; comfort with data and KPIs.
   
• Excellent customer services skills and the ability to provide recommended solutions in critical situations.

What we provide:

• 1.5x pay for any work over 40 hours per week.
   
• Per Diem.
   
• Mileage Reimbursement.
   
• Pay for travel time.

Who We Are

AP Services, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear, is an industry-leader in providing innovative fluid sealing products and services to U.S. commercial nuclear and fossil power plants, chemical, petrochemical, original equipment manufacturers, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the industrial market. We are recognized as a “Best in Class” company with unmatched customer services and quality. Our employees are highly motivated, self-starters, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment where critical and tight deadlines are common, and customer satisfaction is our foremost mission.

Compliance Statement

This position requires exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact talent acquisition

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.