Instrumentation & Controls Specialist

The role

The I&C Specialist serves as a hands-on expert for instrumentation and control hardware in nuclear fuel manufacturing facilities. This role involves leading commissioning, performing calibration and troubleshooting, and supervising I&C technicians.

What you will do

• Install, calibrate, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain field instrumentation.
• Calibrate and maintain final control elements including control valves, actuators, positioners, and regulators.
• Plan, lead, and execute commissioning activities including schedule development and system turnover.
• Execute and document loop checks, continuity checks, and interlock testing.
• Supervise the I&C technician group including work assignment and training.
• Own execution of the instrument calibration program and management of standards.
• Configure and troubleshoot smart field devices using HART communicators.
• Terminate and troubleshoot field wiring, panel terminations, and I/O connections.
• Install and commission instrumentation in classified hazardous areas.
• Execute safety instrumented system field work including proof testing.

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related technical discipline; completion of a recognized instrumentation or electrical apprenticeship; or military nuclear
• Equivalent hands-on I&C experience will be considered in lieu of a formal credential.
• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on I&C experience in process, chemical, power, or nuclear facilities.
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading commissioning activities.
• Expert-level ability to calibrate, configure, and troubleshoot field instrumentation.
• Experience calibrating and maintaining control valves, actuators, and positioners.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, panel and wiring schematics, and instrument data sheets.
• Proficiency with HART communicators, calibration equipment, pressure and temperature standards, and electrical test instruments.
• Experience with field wiring and termination practice including grounding, shielding, and signal segregation.
• Working knowledge of hazardous area installation requirements (NEC Article 500/505 or IEC 60079) and intrinsic safety practice.
• Experience supervising or directing technicians or contractor craft crews.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and while wearing personal protective equipment including respiratory protection as required.

Nice to have

• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II or Level III.
• Journeyman electrician license or state instrumentation certification.
• Experience with instrument asset management systems (Emerson AMS, Siemens PDM, Honeywell FDM, or equivalent).
• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as gas analyzers, mass spectrometry, moisture analyzers, pH, and conductivity measurement.
• Experience with radiation monitoring instrumentation, criticality monitoring, or nuclear-qualified instrumentation.
• Experience in nuclear, DOE, or NRC-regulated facilities working under NQA-1 or 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality programs.
• Experience with instrument work in cleanroom, glovebox, or contamination-controlled environments.
• Experience executing safety instrumented system proof tests and associated IEC 61511 documentation.
• Experience with instrumentation in corrosive, high-purity, high-temperature, or molten salt service.
• Working familiarity with PLC and SCADA systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, or equivalent).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch
• Generous PPE stipend

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 aims to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. The company is a team of builders, engineers, and operators focused on deploying factory-made nuclear energy.