Nuclear Equipment Operator

Constellation Energy Generation • Pottstown, PA

92d • $47

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is an entry-level hands-on position within the Operations job family and leads to becoming a licensed Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator. An SRO license can lead to the highest levels of the Nuclear industry. Individuals who are selected to fill these vacancies will enter one year of initial non-licensed operator training. Once successfully completed, the candidate will assume shift duties on an operations team. This is a shift work position, which requires mandatory rotating day and night shifts.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a 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).
• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related science program.
• 43 credit hours of post-secondary education of which 75% (at least 8 courses or 32 hours) is advanced math, physics, chemistry and/or engineering/engineering technology.
• 1 year Power Plant Experience, which includes work performed in fossil-fueled or nuclear-fueled electric power production plants.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for applicants who view this entry-level position as an opportunity to progress into license training for a Reactor Operator or a Senior Reactor Operator role.

Responsibilities

• Regularly and customarily responsible for the monitoring, control and operation of nuclear station equipment for the control room.
• Starts, stops, controls and monitors nuclear reactor and auxiliary reactor systems as required for plant operations.
• Starts, stops, controls and monitors steam turbine, main generator and auxiliary turbine generating equipment.
• As directed, starts, stops, adjusts, tests and operates pumps, valves, switchgear, controls and other components of systems.
• Monitors recorders and indicators within the control room for the nuclear and turbine generator systems.
• Responds to plant indicators and alarms in accordance with plant procedures.
• Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license.
• Responds to and takes action as required in mitigating consequences of plant transient.
• Participates as a member of station fire brigade and will be required to function as fire brigade leader.
• Assists shift supervision in the performance of any and all duties involved in directing and coordinating the actions of other personnel.
• Responsible to identify and correct deficient conditions through the use of the station Corrective Action program.
• Initiates Emergency Plan in accordance with implementing procedure.
• Implements tagging and system out-of-service requests.
• During refueling of the reactor, manipulates controls and observes nuclear and radiation monitoring instruments.
• Operates station communications equipment as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• 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