valaratomics

valaratomics

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Orangeville, Utah · Contract

No sponsorship$45k-$65kDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementExcelPLCCollaborationSCADA

About the role

  • The Instrumentation & controls Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, Repair and instrumentation systems used in nuclear energy applications.
  • This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems within a highly regulated environment.
  • Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads)

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V-480V AC electrical systems
  • Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance
  • Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature)
  • Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs
  • Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning
  • The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Requirements

  • 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
  • Familiarity with nonconformance systems, turnover packages, traceability systems, controlled work execution, and field verification methodologies.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills and Experience

Skills

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits

Compensation

  • Competitive base salary

Company info

  • About Valar Atomics
  • At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy.
  • Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable-unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing.
  • We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world.
  • Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future.
  • Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.

Equal opportunity

  • Valar Atomics is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
  • We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
  • equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

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

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