Nuclear Reactor Technician I or Nuclear Reactor Technician II - Oconee Nuclear Station

Duke Energy Corporation•Seneca, SC

About The Position

The Nuclear Reactor Technician assists with reactor head disassembly and reassembly, fuel handling, and dry cask storage activities. The role is also responsible for basic mechanical maintenance at a power plant. Experience with reactor vessel disassembly and reassembly, dry fuel storage, rigging, crane operation, and preventative equipment maintenance is not required but is highly desirable. The technician must be able to work effectively as part of a team to maintain and repair nuclear plant equipment and to perform work independently. The role requires travel to support fleet outages and dry cask campaigns, with travel listed as 5–15%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. This is a non-union position, and visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must be able to work lawfully in the United States without current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Nuclear Reactor Technician II, one and one-half years of directly related experience.
Ability to pass the Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test.
Ability to pass basic Maintenance Training.
Ability to gain and maintain nuclear access.
Ability to gain and maintain Respirator/SCBA certification.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to use weight-rated equipment with maximum ratings ranging from 275 to 325 pounds to perform essential job functions.
Basic technical writing and computer skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain qualifications necessary to disassemble and reassemble a nuclear reactor and move nuclear fuel and fuel components.
Ability to travel to support fleet outages and dry cask campaigns; travel is listed as 5–15%.
Participation in a mandatory hearing protection program.
Ability to work extended hours and various shifts, wear respirators and/or PAPR equipment, climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights.
May be required to work weekends or overtime, or be on call to support the plant.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical school degree in electrical/electronic engineering technology, or equivalent experience or training, such as military training.
Experience as a fuel mover.
Electrical work experience.
Prior nuclear power plant experience.
Proficiency with computer applications, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Demonstrated diagnostic and analytical skills.
Prior rigging and lifting experience.
Prior experience with reactor head disassembly and reassembly.
Prior experience with fuel handling.
Prior experience with dry cask storage activities.
Experience with reactor vessel disassembly and reassembly, dry fuel storage, crane operation, and equipment preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

Develop proficiency in rigging, lifting, and other mechanical maintenance functions.
Gain general knowledge of equipment maintenance procedures, instruction manuals, drawings, codes, and other job requirements.
Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings, work orders, and plans.
Maintain good housekeeping standards and ensure there are no reportable housekeeping incidents within the area of responsibility.
Develop proficiency in the proper use of machine shop tools and personal computers.
Use the corrective action program, clearance program, and work order processing system.
Understand and follow applicable safety and environmental policies.
Obtain and maintain the qualifications needed to disassemble and reassemble a nuclear reactor.
Obtain and maintain the qualifications needed to move nuclear fuel and fuel components.
Travel to support fleet outages and dry cask campaigns.