Sonic Systems is urgently hiring for a Nuclear & Radiological Operations Support Specialist located in Wilmington, NC. (Contract)

Location: GE Hitachi – Wilmington, NC
Pay: (based on qualifications and experience)
Employment Type: Variable Hour / As Needed
Benefits: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.
Per Diem: No per diem, travel reimbursement, or relocation assistance is provided. This position is intended for local candidates or individuals willing to commute to Wilmington, NC, at their own expense.
Former nuclear industry professionals—including Radiation Protection (RP) Technicians, Decontamination (Decon) Technicians, Fuel Manufacturing personnel, Nuclear Operations employees, Maintenance personnel, Outage workers, and individuals with previous radiological work experience—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary:
Sonic Systems International is seeking dependable, safety-focused professionals to provide operational support for GE Hitachi's Wilmington facilities. This position supports multiple work locations, including the WFSC, FMO, FCO, and SCO facilities, with assignments based on operational demands and staffing requirements.
Employees will perform a variety of operational support duties in highly regulated industrial environments, including work within Radiologically Controlled Areas (RCAs). Successful candidates must demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance.
This is a variable-hour position. Employees may be assigned to any of the supported facilities as operational needs require.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide operational support at the WFSC, FMO, FCO, and SCO facilities.
• Perform temporary assignments based on customer staffing requirements and workload demands.
• Safely perform assigned duties within Radiologically Controlled Areas (RCAs).
• Comply with all radiological, environmental, health, safety, security, and quality requirements.
• Follow written procedures, work instructions, and supervisor direction.
• Assist facility personnel with operational, material handling, housekeeping, and support activities as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in required training, safety meetings, and qualification activities.
• Demonstrate professionalism while working with GE Hitachi personnel and fellow Sonic Systems employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass all required background screening and drug testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access authorization.
• Strong attendance record and dependable work history.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous nuclear industry or radiological experience is highly preferred. Qualified applicants with prior nuclear experience will receive strong consideration.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
• Commercial nuclear power plants
• Nuclear fuel manufacturing
• Department of Energy (DOE) facilities
• Radiologically Controlled Areas (RCAs)
• Radiation Protection (RP)
• Decontamination (Decon)
• Radworker I or Radworker II qualifications
• Contamination control
• Radioactive material handling
• Nuclear maintenance or operations
• Nuclear outage support
• Fuel handling or fuel manufacturing
• Industrial maintenance in highly regulated environments
• Material handling, warehouse, or logistics experience within nuclear or radiological facilities
Experience supporting organizations such as GE Hitachi, Westinghouse, Framatome, BWXT, EnergySolutions, NAC International, Orano, or other nuclear industry employers is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb ladders, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection when required.
• Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures and conditions.

Employment Status
This is a variable-hour position supporting customer-driven workload requirements. Work availability is dependent upon operational needs at GE Hitachi's Wilmington facilities.
Periods of active work may be followed by periods during which no work is available. During these periods, employees may be placed on temporary layoff status until additional work becomes available.
Employees on temporary layoff status may be recalled to active employment as staffing requirements increase.

Work Schedule
This is a variable-hour position. Work schedules are based on customer demand and operational requirements and are not guaranteed.
Employees may be scheduled for first, second, or third shift assignments, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Because this position supports fluctuating workloads, there may be periods when work is unavailable. During these periods, employees may be placed on temporary layoff status and recalled when work resumes.
Employees may be scheduled for:
• First, second, or third shift
• Overtime as required
• Weekend work
• Holiday work
• Assignments at any of the supported GE Hitachi Wilmington facilities

Please send resume of interest to: Efetter@sonicsystems.com

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement for Equipment Technician:
• Sonic Systems International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Sonic Systems International makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.