Journeyman Electrician - Nuclear Facility
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