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Must have7
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 have7
Prior experience supporting nuclear construction projects, NQA-1 environments, DOE projects, Oil and gas, ASME-related construction activities, or similarly regulated technical programs
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
Eligibility1
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
Skills
VFDs
contactors
relays
overloads
HART
4–20mA analog signal loops
control valves
I/P converters
thermocouples
RTDs
SCADA
Excel
Project Manager
Multimeter
clamp meter
megger
Loop calibrator
HART communicator
PLC software
Studio 5000
TIA Portal
SCADA interfaces
NEC
ISA standards
NFPA 70
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Equity ownership
Comprehensive medical benefits
Free daily lunch
High impact startup environment
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
Direct collaboration with experienced operators engineers and industry leaders
Opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology
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.
The Team
As part of the Engineering organization, Instrumentations & Controls designs the systems that monitor, automate, and protect Valar’s facilities and reactor technologies. The team develops reliable control architectures that enable safe and efficient operations.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V–480V AC electrical systems
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Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads)
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Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts
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Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics
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Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance
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Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature)
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Configure and troubleshoot HART and 4–20mA analog signal loops
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Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs
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Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning
You Will Be Successful In This Role
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Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems Supporting SCADA integration tasks
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Documenting all work performed Excel, Project Manager
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Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
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Multimeter, clamp meter, megger
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Loop calibrator
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HART communicator
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Hand tools, power tools
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PLC software (Studio 5000, TIA Portal), SCADA interfaces
Basic Qualifications
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Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance
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3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience
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Familiarity with NEC, ISA standards, NFPA 70
Skills and Competencies
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Strong knowledge of electrical and control system theory
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Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics
•
Safety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skills
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Comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team
Preferred Skills and Experience
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Prior experience supporting nuclear construction projects, NQA-1 environments, DOE projects, Oil and gas, ASME-related construction activities, or similarly regulated technical programs.
Experience coordinating quality execution across multiple subcontractors and construction interfaces within general contractor environments.
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Familiarity with nonconformance systems, turnover packages, traceability systems, controlled work execution, and field verification methodologies.
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Working familiarity with field measurement systems and technical verification workflows.
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Strong operational judgment and ability to make technically defensible decisions under ambiguity and schedule pressure.
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Subcontractor auditing.
What We Offer
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Competitive base salary
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Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
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Comprehensive medical benefits
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Free daily lunch
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High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
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Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
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Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
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The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).