Nuclear Reactor Operator - Delta, PA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Delta, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

After 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 in accordance with station operating procedures and Operations Department and station policies. During training, candidates attend classroom lessons, study, take exams, and complete field time to attain licensed status. Once licensed, operators operate the plant safely, conservatively, and efficiently within approved procedures and Technical Specifications.

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 the physical ability to wear a respirator and a 20-pound oxygen tank.
Obtain unescorted access to Constellation nuclear power plants.
Meet at least one of the stated experience pathways: 6 months of qualifying on-site non-licensed operator plant operational duties at the applying Constellation plant, plus 18 months total power plant experience; 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; 6 months as an active licensed reactor operator at a comparable nuclear facility or 12 months at a non-comparable commercial power reactor facility, plus 18 months total power plant experience; 18 months in an equivalent position at a military Navy reactor; or 27 months of experience in a non-nuclear power production plant during preoperational, startup testing, or operational activities.
For the military Navy reactor experience pathway, qualifying positions include Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch / Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, or Engineering Watch Supervisor / Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor, with qualification to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods.
Other acceptable experience may include plant design, construction, technical support, operation, maintenance, or training instruction involving petrochemical plants, similar process plants, or steam propulsion plants.
Wear a respirator in the control room while serving on watch in case of fire.

Responsibilities

Complete Initial Training and/or Watch Station Qualifications and pass company and NRC examinations to attain an RO license.
Operate the plant in accordance with approved procedures and the Limiting Conditions for Operation of the Technical Specifications.
Monitor reactor operation to ensure it remains within established 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 work performed by assigned assistant 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.
Support site operations through other duties as assigned.
Be available for on-call status and rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends, and serve on the Emergency Response Organization.