2026 Nuclear Maintenance Technician - Summer Internship (Harris Nuclear Plant)

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Nuclear Maintenance Technicians perform Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical activities by calibrating, assembling, disassembling, maintaining, and repairing nuclear power plant equipment based on qualification status. This role also performs preventive and corrective maintenance for plant equipment to maintain optimum levels of equipment reliability.

The anticipated duration for this internship is 10-12 weeks.

***For candidates to be eligible for service in our local area, they must reside in either Wake, Johnston, Lee, Chatham, or Orange County. ***

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in Two-year Engineering technology degree program at Central Carolina Community College
• Cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or higher

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing advanced computer skills
• Demonstrated experience with, and support of, following safety processes administrative procedures and technical procedures
• Proven instrumentation/ electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
• Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements

• For candidates to be eligible for service in our local area, they must reside in either Wake, Johnston, Lee, Chatham, or Orange County.
• This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, to meet the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to successfully pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test
• Ability to successfully pass basic Maintenance Training
• Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access
• Mandatory hearing protection program
• Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• Normal working hours are variable (could be 4 -10's, 5 - 8's or rotating 12-hour shifts, etc.)
• Working in extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
• Climbing and working at elevated heights
• Residency Requirement: The position has a residency requirement within 60 minutes from your residence to Harris Nuclear Plant.

Internship is expected to start June 8th, 2026.

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