Operator 1 - OPS Apprentice Class
STP Nuclear Operating Company•Wadsworth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Operator 1 position is responsible for assisting in the operation of plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by Control Room personnel. Essential responsibilities are plant equipment operation.
Requirements
- High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access
- Ability to meet requirements for wearing a respirator
- Ability to use basic mathematics to complete log computations
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in a science, mathematics, or technology program, Mechanical or Operations Technology (Preferred)
- Navy nuclear power plant experience may be considered (Preferred)
- Industrial or commercial plant equipment operations. (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Operation of assigned equipment during all phases of plant operation, inspecting operating equipment, and initiating service requests for equipment/component repairs as needed
- Attends and successfully completes all phases of the Operator Apprenticeship program
- Acts as a member of the Fire Brigade
- Acts in an assigned position for the Emergency Response Organization per the Station Emergency Plan as required
- Participates in refueling activities, accepts outage position as needed
- Monitors system parameters as required to always be aware of equipment conditions during the work shift
- Performs required operational checks. Observes and evaluates instruments and alarms for operating problems; informs shift supervision
- Maintains required logs, charts, and records on the assigned work shift
- Supports Maintenance by Equipment Clearance Orders
- Perform minor maintenance, including adjusting manual valve packing, replacing fuses, pressurizing tanks, installing test equipment, adding oil to equipment, and draining water from components
- Attends training and retraining. Performs on-the-job training for other apprentice-level operators
- Maintains proficiency in radiation protective techniques and procedures
- Performs housekeeping duties, including maintaining and keeping equipment and areas clean
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access
- Ability to meet requirements for wearing a respirator
- Ability to use basic mathematics to complete log computations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
