Nuclear Operations Technician I / Nuclear Operations Technician II - McGuire Nuclear Station

Duke Energy•Huntersville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Operations Technicians perform surveillances throughout McGuire Nuclear Station and operate plant valves and equipment. The role includes monitoring and reporting system and component status, performing equipment tests and checks, and isolating or restoring equipment. Technicians serve as active members of the station Fire Brigade and complete ongoing training to maintain proficiency. While serving as an Auxiliary Operator, the employee is expected to work toward advancement to a licensed position by progressing academically and developing job knowledge. This includes successfully completing generic fundamentals training and a plant-specific license class leading to an NRC-administered license exam. The anticipated progression is approximately five years from Auxiliary Operator to selection for Reactor Operator training, followed by approximately two years to selection for Senior Reactor Operator training. Work is performed onsite at the company facility. The role involves day and night shifts, year-round outdoor surveillance, frequent overtime, and weekend or holiday work. The plant environment includes extreme temperature ranges, high humidity, dust, fumes, and high noise levels, as well as potential exposure to rotating equipment and high-temperature, high-pressure fluids. Employees must be able to wear required protective clothing and equipment. Travel requirements are 5–15%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. The anticipated start date is February 8, 2027. The hiring manager may fill the position at a higher level in the job hierarchy depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications; December 2026 engineering graduates may be considered for Nuclear Operations Technician II.

Requirements

Nuclear Operations Technician I: High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
Nuclear Operations Technician II: High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED, and at least one of the following: a previously held Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator license at another utility; naval experience meeting the requirements for entry into the Instant SRO program; or a four-year engineering degree or equivalent.
Ability to work year-round outdoors and on day and night shifts.
Ability to work frequent overtime and weekends or holidays.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to use weight-rated equipment with maximum ratings ranging from 275 to 325 pounds to meet essential job functions.
Ability to obtain nuclear access.
Successful completion of Basic Operator Training (BOT).
Respirator clearance and SCBA capability.
Participation in the mandatory hearing protection program.
Successful completion of a nuclear pre-access drug screen and pre-employment aptitude testing.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves.
Ability to perform climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing.

Nice To Haves

Naval nuclear experience, such as Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor.
Military experience specifically in operations and/or maintenance.
Previous maintenance experience, including valve work, pipefitting, or welding.
Electrical or mechanical background.
Engineering or technical degree.
Previous nuclear plant operations experience, such as Nuclear Navy or commercial nuclear power experience.
One to three years of operations experience in industrial maintenance, boiler operations, or power generation.
High degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with customers at all organizational levels.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to deliver results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning, and execution of assigned work.
Ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
Ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as an active member of the station Fire Brigade.
Report system and component status using the computerized rounds process to keep supervision informed.
Start and stop plant equipment as directed by operating procedures.
Perform tests and checks on the operability of system components, including leakage checks.
Isolate and restore equipment.
Perform outdoor surveillance year-round on both day and night shifts.
Complete ongoing training to maintain proficiency in the job hierarchy.
While serving as an Auxiliary Operator, work toward advancement to a licensed position by progressing academically and developing job knowledge.
Successfully complete generic fundamentals training and a plant-specific license class leading to an NRC-administered license exam as part of progression toward licensed positions.