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

Duke Energy Corporation•Huntersville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Operations Technicians perform plant surveillances and operate valves and other equipment at McGuire Nuclear Station. The position includes reporting system and component status through a computerized rounds process, starting and stopping equipment as directed by operating procedures, testing system components, and isolating and restoring equipment. Technicians serve as active members of the station Fire Brigade and complete ongoing training to maintain job proficiency. While serving as an Auxiliary Operator, the employee is expected to pursue advancement to a licensed position through academic and job-knowledge progression. This includes completing generic fundamentals training and a plant-specific license class leading to an NRC-administered license exam. The stated 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. The position is performed onsite at a company facility and involves shift work, frequent overtime, and weekend and holiday work. Outdoor surveillance is required year-round on both day and night shifts. The plant environment may include extreme temperatures, high humidity, dust, fumes, high noise, and rotating equipment with high-temperature, high-pressure fluids. The role requires wearing protective clothing and includes climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing. Travel is 5–15%. The anticipated start date is February 8, 2027. Depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications, the position may be filled at a higher level within the job hierarchy. 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: previously held an RO or SRO license at another utility; naval experience meeting the requirements for entry into the Instant SRO program; or a four-year engineering degree or equivalent. An equivalent degree may be in engineering technology or physical sciences and include coursework in physics, mathematics, or engineering; a professional engineer license obtained by passing the PE examination also qualifies.
Ability to use weight-rated equipment with maximum ratings ranging from 275 to 325 pounds to perform essential job functions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Respirator clearance/SCBA capability.
Meet Fire Brigade requirements.
Participate in the mandatory hearing protection program.
Pass the nuclear pre-access drug screen and required pre-employment aptitude testing.
Be able to obtain nuclear access.
Successfully complete Basic Operator Training (BOT).
Must be able to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Naval nuclear experience as a 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.
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, including the 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.
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 system component operability, including leakage checks.
Isolate and restore equipment.
Conduct outdoor surveillance year-round on day and night shifts.
Complete ongoing training to maintain proficiency in the job hierarchy.
As an Auxiliary Operator, progress academically and in job knowledge toward a licensed position, including completing fundamentals training and plant-specific license training.