Nuclear Equipment Operator

Constellation Energy Generation • Delta, PA

384d • $95,118 - $95,118

About The Position

The Nuclear Equipment Operator position at Constellation is an entry-level role within the Operations job family, designed to lead to licensing as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator. The role involves hands-on operation and monitoring of nuclear station equipment, requiring candidates to undergo a year of initial non-licensed operator training before assuming shift duties on an operations team. This position is critical in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities, contributing to the company's mission of providing clean, carbon-free energy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of non-generating nuclear power facility experience (e.g., Navy Nuclear training/experience or experience at a DOE facility).
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related science program.
• 43 credit hours of post-secondary education with at least 75% in advanced math, physics, chemistry, or engineering/engineering technology.
• 1 year of Power Plant Experience in fossil-fueled or nuclear-fueled electric power production plants.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in petrochemical or similar process plants.
• Training instruction experience in power plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and operate nuclear reactor and auxiliary reactor systems.
• Start, stop, control, and monitor steam turbine and auxiliary turbine generating equipment.
• Start, stop, adjust, test, and operate pumps, valves, switchgear, and other components of systems.
• Monitor recorders and indicators within the control room for nuclear and turbine generator systems.
• Respond to plant indicators and alarms according to plant procedures, identifying emergency conditions and initiating actions.
• Perform operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license, including shift turnovers and log maintenance.
• Mitigate consequences of plant transients and be familiar with emergency operating procedures.
• Participate as a member of the station fire brigade and function as fire brigade leader when required.
• Assist shift supervision in directing and coordinating actions of personnel in station operations.
• Identify and correct deficient conditions using the station Corrective Action program.
• Initiate Emergency Plan in accordance with implementing procedures.
• Implement tagging and system out-of-service requests, directing others as necessary.
• Manipulate controls and observe nuclear and radiation monitoring instruments during reactor refueling operations.
• Operate station communications equipment as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $45.73/hour.
• Bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Robust wellness program.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED