Nuclear Reactor Operator - Delta, PA

VetJobs•Delta, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Reactor Operator trains to obtain a Nuclear Regulatory Commission Reactor Operator license and, after completing Initial License Training and attaining the license, operates the nuclear power station under station operating procedures, Operations Department and station policies, and Technical Specifications. The role is responsible for safe, conservative, and efficient reactor operation, monitoring the reactor and control room panels, communicating unusual conditions to the Unit Supervisor, and maintaining awareness of unit activities and shift events. The position also includes clearance work, coordinating liquid radwaste releases and transfers, performing control-room electrical switching, and supporting site operations. The operator must be available for on-call duty, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, and Emergency Response Organization service.

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.
Obtain unescorted access to Constellation nuclear power plants.
Be able to complete fire brigade member qualifications as operational needs require, including the physical ability to wear a respirator and a 20-pound oxygen tank.
Meet at least one qualifying experience pathway: 6 months performing qualified plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator at the applying Constellation nuclear plant, plus 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 non-comparable nuclear facility, plus 18 months total power plant experience. Comparable facilities are PWR-to-PWR or BWR-to-BWR; non-comparable facilities are PWR-to-BWR or BWR-to-PWR.
Meet at least one qualifying experience pathway: 6 months as an active licensed reactor operator at a comparable nuclear facility or 12 months at a non-comparable commercial power reactor operator facility, plus 18 months total power plant experience.
Meet at least one qualifying experience pathway: 18 months in an equivalent position at a military Navy Reactor, qualified to manipulate or direct 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 involving petrochemical or similar process plants, or steam propulsion plants.

Responsibilities

Attend classroom lessons, study sessions, examinations, and field training required to attain licensed status.
Complete Initial Training and/or Watch Station Qualifications and pass company and NRC examinations to obtain an RO license.
Operate the plant according to approved procedures and Technical Specification Limiting Conditions for Operation.
Monitor reactor operation and ensure it remains within established operating bands.
Monitor assigned control room panels and notify the Unit Supervisor of unusual or unexpected conditions.
Maintain awareness of activities and work affecting the unit, including the work of assigned assistant Reactor Operators.
Maintain a narrative log of activities 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.
Support site operations through other assigned duties.
Be available for on-call status, rotating shifts, weekend and holiday work, and service in the Emergency Response Organization.