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Journeyman Electrician - Nuclear Facility

Valar Atomics

Valar Atomics

Hawthorne, NJ, USA
USD 45-60 / hour
Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified Journeyman Electrician to join our non-union workforce supporting electrical maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting activities at a nuclear facility. This position requires a strong safety culture, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a highly regulated environment. Experience in oil and gas or other heavy industrial settings is highly valued and considered directly transferable to nuclear operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant systems including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, power distribution, and control circuits
  • Execute work in compliance with nuclear safety, quality assurance, environmental, and site-specific procedures
  • Follow company work control processes, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and radiological protection requirements
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical documentation
  • Support scheduled maintenance, forced outages, inspections, and plant modifications
  • Accurately document work activities, deficiencies, and corrective actions in maintenance systems
  • Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and other maintenance personnel
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and housekeeping standards in all work areas

Required Qualifications

  • State-recognized Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification
  • Minimum 6-10 years of industrial electrical experience
  • Strong understanding of NEC and industrial electrical standards
  • Prior experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, water treatment, power generation, or similarly regulated facilities
  • Ability to meet site access, background, and fitness-for-duty requirements
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime and outage assignments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous nuclear facility experience or nuclear electrical training
  • Experience with hazardous/classified locations and intrinsically safe systems
  • Familiarity with nuclear quality programs, work management, and corrective action processes
  • Experience with PLCs, DCS, or plant instrumentation and controls
  • Radiation Worker training or ability to obtain certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong individual accountability and commitment to safety and compliance
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a non-union environment
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment

  • Nuclear power generation facility
  • Exposure to high-voltage electrical systems and industrial hazards
  • Required use of PPE and compliance with radiological and industrial safety standards
  • Physically demanding work including lifting, climbing, confined space entry, and extended periods on feet

Salary

$45 - $60 USD