Nuclear Reactor Operator

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Peach Bottom Township, PA

About The Position

Upon successfully completing Initial License Training, including obtaining a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Reactor Operator (RO) License, the Nuclear Reactor Operator operates the Nuclear Power Station according to licensed operator responsibilities, station operating procedures, and Operations Department and station policies and practices. Candidates first attend classes, complete the required study, exams, and field time, and fulfill training and watch station qualifications. After becoming licensed, they operate and monitor the plant, maintain operational logs, perform clearance and electrical switching activities, and coordinate with other operators. The role includes rotating shifts, on-call availability, holiday and weekend work, and membership in the Emergency Response Organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Successfully pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST) pre-employment tests.
Pass the NRC-required physical examination for licensed operators.
Ability to complete fire brigade member qualifications based on operational needs, including physical qualifications to wear a respirator and a 20-pound oxygen tank. Fire brigade members and personnel standing watch in the event of a fire must wear respirators in the control room.
Obtain unescorted access to Constellation's nuclear power plants.
Meet at least one qualifying experience pathway: 6 months performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator at the applying Constellation nuclear plant, qualified for all power block and safety system operational duties, and 18 months total power plant experience.
Meet at least one qualifying experience pathway: 12 months as a qualified non-licensed operator at a comparable nuclear facility, or 18 months at a noncomparable nuclear facility, qualified for all power block and safety system operational duties, and 18 months total power plant experience. Comparable facilities are PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR; noncomparable facilities are PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR.
Meet at least one qualifying experience pathway: 6 months performing plant operational duties as an active licensed reactor operator at a comparable nuclear facility, or 12 months at a noncomparable commercial power reactor operator facility, and 18 months total power plant experience. Comparable facilities are PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR; noncomparable facilities are PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR.
Meet at least one qualifying experience pathway: 18 months in a position equivalent to reactor operator at a military Navy Reactor, qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods. Equivalent positions include Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch / Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, and Engineering Watch Supervisor / Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor.
Meet at least one qualifying experience pathway: 27 months of experience in a non-nuclear power production plant during preoperational, startup testing, or operational activities. Other acceptable experience includes plant design, construction, technical support, operation, maintenance, or training instruction related to petrochemical or similar process plants, or steam propulsion plants.

Responsibilities

Complete classroom lessons, study time, exams, and field time required to attain licensed status.
Complete Initial Training and/or Watch Station Qualifications and pass company and NRC-issued exams to attain an RO license.
Operate the plant under approved procedures and within the Limiting Conditions for Operation of the Technical Specifications, ensuring safe, conservative, and efficient reactor operation.
Monitor the reactor and ensure its operation remains within established bands.
Monitor assigned control room panels and notify the Unit Supervisor about unusual or unexpected conditions.
Maintain awareness of activities and work affecting the unit, including the work of assigned assist Reactor Operators.
Maintain a narrative log of activities occurring on the assigned unit during the shift.
Perform clearance activities.
Coordinate liquid radwaste releases and transfers with Reactor Operators and Radwaste Equipment Operators.
Perform electrical switching from the Control Room.
Be available for on-call status, work rotating shifts including holidays and weekends, and serve on the Emergency Response Organization.
Perform other duties as assigned to support site operations.