Traveling Pump Specialist

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role

The Pump Specialist is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, overhaul, testing, and troubleshooting of pumps and related rotating equipment supporting nuclear and fossil power generation facilities. This role performs both field and shop-based mechanical work during planned outages, maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, and emergency response activities while maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. 

The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with rotating equipment, and a commitment to safety, procedural compliance, and quality workmanship in demanding industrial environments. Candidates with advanced experience, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities may be considered for a Senior Pump Specialist role. 

Position Details 

• Travel required to customer sites supporting nuclear and fossil power generation facilities
• Supports planned outages, maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, inspections, and emergency service activities
• Anticipated schedule may include extended work hours, overtime, weekends, nights, holidays, and outage schedules as required
• Per diem and travel benefits may be available for qualifying assignments
• Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear access authorization and satisfy all site access requirements 

PROJECT-BASED TRAVEL ROLE 

This position supports outage and project assignments at nuclear power plants across the United States. Work locations will vary based on project awards and plant outage schedules. Candidates must be willing to travel and work at nuclear facilities nationwide for the duration of assigned outages or maintenance projects. 

Current anticipated project locations include: 

• Cooper Nuclear Station – Auburn, NE  
• FitzPatrick Nuclear Station – Oswego, NY  

Additional project assignments may be added as customer needs, outage schedules, and project awards evolve.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, overhaul, reassembly, and testing of centrifugal, positive displacement, vertical, and specialty pumps
• Diagnose mechanical equipment issues and perform corrective maintenance activities
• Install and replace bearings, bushings, wear rings, shafts, sleeves, impellers, mechanical seals, packing, and related pump components
• Perform shaft alignment using precision alignment methods and equipment
• Conduct dimensional inspections using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision measuring instruments
• Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and reliability improvement initiatives
• Support outage maintenance, equipment inspections, and emergency service activities at customer facilities
• Assist with equipment removal, installation, alignment, and commissioning activities
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and specifications
• Complete work orders, inspection reports, repair documentation, and maintenance records accurately and timely
• Participate in pre-job briefs, hazard assessments, and continuous improvement activities
• Maintain housekeeping, foreign material exclusion (FME), and work area controls as required
• Follow radiation protection requirements, industrial safety procedures, and plant operational standards
• Maintain compliance with all customer, regulatory, quality assurance, and site-specific requirements

Experience / Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Technical school, vocational training, military mechanical training, or related education preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in pump maintenance, rotating equipment repair, industrial maintenance, power generation, or related mechanical trades
• Experience with pump disassembly, repair, inspection, and reassembly
• Experience performing shaft alignment and precision measurements
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, maintenance procedures, and work instructions
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record 

  Senior-Level Consideration 

  Candidates with significant pump maintenance and rotating equipment experience, advanced troubleshooting capabilities, outage leadership experience, technical mentoring experience, or eight (8) or more years of relevant industry experience may be considered for a Senior Pump Specialist position.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• NCCER Industrial Maintenance Certifications
• Precision Alignment Training
• First Aid / CPR Certification
• Radiation Worker Training
• Previous Nuclear Unescorted Access Authorization
• Nuclear power generation experience
• Vibration Analysis or Rotating Equipment Reliability Training 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to work in industrial and power generation environments
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and access elevated work areas
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and work in confined spaces for extended periods
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection when required
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including heat, cold, noise, and outdoor settings 

Additional Requirements

• Successfully pass background checks, drug screenings, and site-specific qualification requirements
• Obtain andmaintain unescorted access authorization at nuclear generating facilities when required
• Meet all customer and regulatory requirements necessary to perform work at power generation facilities 

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting pay rate for this role is approximately $50.00-$55.00 hourly less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. 

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.