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Technician Instrument Control (2 openings)

STP Nuclear Operating Company
Posted 13 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Wadsworth, TX, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Technician with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting control circuits and equipment associated with nuclear power generation.
  • Candidates are required to have a High School diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree preferred, and must possess a Texas Driver's license.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, which is commensurate with experience, and may require overtime and alternate work schedules.
  • Interested applicants must complete the entire application process by August 31, 2026, to be considered for an interview.
The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation.  STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes.  Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader.  Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility.  The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

SUMMARY

Maintain, install and troubleshoot control circuits and equipment associated with power generation (nuclear power). Maintenance includes routing calibration of level, pressures, temperatures, and flow systems. Installation of instrumentation ranges from end-of-life replacements to design changes.

 

EDUCATION

  • High School/GED or equivalent (Required).
  • Associates degree in related instrumentation and control field (science, mathematics, or instrumentation technology) (Preferred)
  • Without a degree, relevant experience may be considered.

 

EXPERIENCE

  • Tech Instrument Control (Journeyman) – minimum of 3 years in the Tech I&C Training Program, On the Job Training, or similar plant experience. (Required).

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Texas Driver’s license (Required)

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNICAL DUTIES:

Uses tools, training and experience to maintain instrumentation and control equipment within plant and industry guidelines.

  • Reads and interprets electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Calibrates and tests plant equipment, conducts pre-operational test, troubleshoots and reworks system, analyzes and interprets test results and data.
  • Reviews work package procedures, drawings and vendor manuals for accuracy and completeness.
  • Use and interpret a Digital Multi Meter (DMM)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accept ERO position as needed.
  • Accept outage position as needed.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
  • Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.

 

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to interpret and troubleshoot CCTV system and fiber optics.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain task certifications and advanced certifications for IC maintenance.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Environmental and physical requirements require the ability to don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the defined role; subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up 50+ lbs; ascending/descending stairs; ascending, descending, traversing ladders, scaffolds, stairs; working in confined spaces; moving safely over uneven or slippery terrain; working in proximity to loud equipment and possible inclement weather/temperature conditions.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed.
  • Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
  • Travel may be required.
  • May be required to carry a phone.
  • Working environment consists of both outside and inside work, in both extreme heat and cold, in radiological areas, and in confined space.

 

 

WORK LOCATION

  • Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site

 

Posting closes - August 31. 2026

 

 

STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization.  STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.
 
We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
 
NOTE:  In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.




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