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Career Path => Money Matters => Salary Questions => Topic started by: Trackman on Nov 15, 2008, 11:35

Title: Sr I&C tech salary
Post by: Trackman on Nov 15, 2008, 11:35

I'm a navy ET1 transitioning out in January.  I have a job interview next week for a position as a SR I&C Tech in NH.  I'm wondering what sort of salary I should expect, so I am ready to negotiate when it comes up in the interview.

Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: Sr I&C tech
Post by: Smooth Operator on Nov 15, 2008, 03:06

Most tech craft jobs start 25-30 depending on union/location, etc.

Many companies have a set salary progression for tech jobs. Within each step may be bands that you can negotiate, perhaps.

Title: Re: Sr I&C tech
Post by: retired nuke on Nov 15, 2008, 09:26

If it's a union position, the pay will be set in the contract. Moving expenses are about all you can negotiate.
If not union, there is room for negotiation.

Title: Re: Sr I&C tech
Post by: mach on Nov 17, 2008, 06:20

Check out www.ictechs.com

I currently work as a contractor. Been doing this for the past 2 years. It gives you a chance to see different areas and plants. rates are between $30-$43 with a respectable PD.

Title: Re: Sr I&C tech
Post by: Trackman on Nov 17, 2008, 09:37

Thanks everyone for the help.

Mech, that sounds promising, but I don't know if I want to be traveling that much.  I've done enough of that in the Navy, I think it's time to settle down.

How is the job security if you are in the I&C department at a plant?

Title: Re: Sr I&C tech
Post by: Smooth Operator on Nov 17, 2008, 03:43

Quote from: Trackman on Nov 17, 2008, 09:37

Thanks everyone for the help.

Mech, that sounds promising, but I don't know if I want to be traveling that much.  I've done enough of that in the Navy, I think it's time to settle down.

How is the job security if you are in the I&C department at a plant?

I would say all jobs in the technical nuclear crafts have great job security. An aging workforce and planned nuclear expansions means no company wants to spend all that cash training you just to say goodbye later. I am not saying "staffing studies" don't happen, but OPs, Rad Pro, Maint, Chem, I/C techs are usually the last to go. Someone has to do the work.

Plus, there are NRC mandated numbers that OPs has to keep on watch/on shift at all times to support emergency what-ifs (Min-Staffing). How many clearance writers, procedure writers, and trainers is not mandated, but having a full watch team is, so guess where the job security is.