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

Duke Energy Corporation•Seneca, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Operations Technicians at Oconee Nuclear Station perform plant surveillances and operate valves and equipment. They report system and component status through a computerized round process, start and stop equipment as directed by operating procedures, test component operability, and isolate or restore equipment. Outdoor surveillance is required throughout the year on day and night shifts. The position includes ongoing training to maintain proficiency, and the employee serves as an active member of the station Fire Brigade. While working as an Auxiliary Operator (AO), the employee is expected to progress academically and develop job knowledge toward a licensed position. This includes completing a generic fundamentals training program and a plant-specific license class leading to an NRC-administered license exam. The stated progression is approximately five years from AO to selection for Reactor Operator (RO) license training, followed by approximately two years to selection for Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license training. The anticipated start date is February 8, 2027.

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: having 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 qualifying degree in engineering technology or physical sciences with coursework in physics, mathematics, or engineering, or a professional engineer license obtained by passing the PE examination.
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.
Fire Brigade participation.
Participation in the mandatory hearing protection program.
Pass the nuclear pre-access drug screen.
Successfully complete pre-employment aptitude testing.
Ability to obtain nuclear access.
Successfully complete Basic Operator Training (BOT).
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. 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, such as 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 and the ability to communicate with a wide range of customers at all organizational levels.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to deliver results within allocated time through 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 round 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.
As an Auxiliary Operator, progress academically and in job knowledge toward a licensed position, including completing fundamentals training and a plant-specific license class.