Reactor Operator - In Grade

Energy Northwest • Richland, WA

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About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. GENERAL SUMMARY The In-Grade Reactor Operator operates and monitors all plant equipment outside the main Control Room to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The In-Grade Reactor Operator works cooperatively with all plant service organizations for the effective performance of duties that interface with plant operations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field (i.e. engineering, maintenance, chemistry, health physics); OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field; OR five years of nuclear navy experience which includes nuclear prototype school completion; OR a high school diploma, or GED, and six years of experience in a technical field.
• Within the first 48 months of employment, required to accept scheduling into the next Initial License Class to obtain their Reactor Operation license.

Responsibilities

• Observes and operates nuclear power plant systems and components and performs functions of an operating nature required for safe, efficient plant operations.
• Communicates with the Control Room and participates in maintaining a mutual awareness of changing plant conditions and events which affect, or could affect, operation of the plant.
• Performs procedure writing verification and review, chemical and radiological sampling and analysis, housekeeping, and documentation.
• Performs nuclear fuel handling, inspections, and core refueling.
• Functions as a member or leader of the plant Emergency Team, Hazardous Materials Response Team, and Fire Brigade.
• Works independently on tasks for which qualified.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Benefits

• This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is: $62.79
• Incentive Compensation This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
• Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance.
• EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees