Job description
Field Services Technician
$65,000 - $90,000 + Travel Allowances + Overtime + 401(k) + Full Training + Career Progression
Knoxville, TN (Commutable from Oak Ridge, Maryville, Alcoa, Clinton)
Are you a hands-on electrical or electronics technician looking to break into the nuclear industry, gain rare technical skills, and build a long-term engineering career with structured training and progression?
On offer is a fully supported entry point into a highly specialised field, with extensive training, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop into a senior technical expert over time.
This company is a highly respected engineering organisation supporting safety-critical infrastructure across the U.S. They are known for investing heavily in people, offering structured training programs, and developing technicians into long-term specialists.
You will be trained to carry out non-destructive electrical and cable testing using specialist equipment, working alongside experienced engineers and technicians. From day one, you'll gain exposure to advanced systems, proprietary technology, and unique engineering challenges.
This role would suit a junior technician looking to enter the nuclear sector, gain specialist skills, and progress into a senior technical role.
The Role
- Support on-site electrical and cable testing under supervision and structured training
- Travel to customer sites nationwide as part of a close-knit technical team
- Learn specialist diagnostic techniques and safety-critical procedures
- Progress into Senior Technician and Technical Specialist roles over time
The Candidate
- Background in electronics, electrical engineering, instrumentation, or technical training
- Basic hands-on skills with electrical systems, schematics, and test equipment
- Strong desire to learn, travel, and build a long-term technical career
- US Citizen
Key Words: Nuclear Instrumentation & Control (I&C), Electrical Cable Testing, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Condition Monitoring, Electrical Diagnostics, Cable Aging Management, Insulation Resistance Testing (IR), Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR), Frequency Domain Reflectometry (FDR), Partial Discharge Testing, Dielectric Withstand Testing (Hi-Pot), Continuity Testing, Shield Integrity Testing, Electrical Testing, Multimeter Use, Megohmmeter Use, Oscilloscope Basics, Signal Analysis, Electrical Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Fault Isolation, Root Cause Analysis, Instrument Calibration, Data Acquisition Systems, Field Data Collection, Test Report Documentation, Trending & Analysis, Nuclear Plant Operations, Safety-Critical Systems, Radiation Work Permits (RWP), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), High Voltage Safety, NFPA 70E, OSHA Safety Standards, Arc Flash Safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), DOE Compliance, Quality Assurance Procedures, Procedure-Driven Work, Outage Support, Commissioning Support, Control Panels, Junction Boxes, Cable Trays, Conduit Systems, Mechanical Assembly, Connector Termination, Soldering, Hand Tools & Test Equipment, Field Service Work, Technical Field Support
Reference Number: BBBH268272
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Harris at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
