Nuclear Equipment Operator

Constellation Energy • Delta, PA

395d • $95,118 - $95,118

About The Position

The Nuclear Equipment Operator position at Constellation Energy 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 includes mandatory rotating day and night shifts, emphasizing the importance of safety and adherence to operational procedures in a nuclear facility.

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 process plants or steam propulsion plant design, construction, technical support, operation, maintenance, or training instruction.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control, and operate nuclear station equipment from the control room.
• Start, stop, control, and monitor nuclear reactor and auxiliary reactor systems as required for plant operations.
• Control steam turbine, main generator, and auxiliary turbine generating equipment to maintain maximum station capability.
• Start, stop, adjust, test, and operate pumps, valves, switchgear, and other system components as directed.
• Monitor recorders and indicators for nuclear and turbine generator systems, ensuring operation within prescribed limits.
• Respond to plant indicators and alarms, identifying emergency conditions and initiating designated 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 assigned to the station operations.
• Identify and correct deficient conditions using the station Corrective Action program.
• Initiate Emergency Plan as per 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, assisting as needed.
• Operate station communications equipment as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation 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
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees