Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

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

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V–480V AC electrical systems 
• Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads) 
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts 
• Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics 
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance 
• Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature) 
• Configure and troubleshoot HART and 4–20mA analog signal loops 
• Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs 
• Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning 

You Will Be Successful In This Role

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems Supporting SCADA integration tasks 
• Documenting all work performed Excel, Project Manager 
• Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
• Multimeter, clamp meter, megger 
• Loop calibrator 
• HART communicator 
• Hand tools, power tools 
• PLC software (Studio 5000, TIA Portal), SCADA interfaces