Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

The role

The Instrumentation & controls Technician installs, calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs instrumentation systems for nuclear energy applications. This role performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems in a regulated environment.

What you will do

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V–480V AC electrical systems
• Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts
• Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance
• Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters
• Configure and troubleshoot HART and 4–20mA analog signal loops
• Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs
• Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning
• Document all work performed in Excel and Project Manager

Required qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance
• 3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience
• Familiarity with NEC, ISA standards, NFPA 70
• Strong knowledge of electrical and control system theory
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics
• Safety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting nuclear construction projects, NQA-1 environments, DOE projects, Oil and gas, ASME-related construction activities, or similarly regulated technical programs
• Multidisciplinary construction quality experience spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation activities
• Experience coordinating quality execution across multiple subcontractors and construction interfaces within general contractor environments
• Familiarity with nonconformance systems, turnover packages, traceability systems, controlled work execution, and field verification methodologies
• Working familiarity with field measurement systems and technical verification workflows
• Strong operational judgment and ability to make technically defensible decisions under ambiguity and schedule pressure
• Subcontractor auditing

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Free daily lunch
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder)

About the company

Valar Atomics is a company making clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. Their first pilot plant will be in Orangeville, Utah.