Senior Reactor Operator-Training Supervisor

MIT•Cambridge, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Reactor Operator-Training Supervisor at the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory will manage the initial Reactor Operator training program and the requalification program for licensed personnel. This role requires maintaining a Senior Reactor Operator license to operate the MITR-II Research Reactor and performing the duties of a Shift Supervisor. Responsibilities include reactor startups and shutdowns, control room coverage, diagnostic tests, calibrations, refueling operations, and decontamination procedures. The position also involves preparing and packaging/shipping radioactive samples, performing safety reviews and analyses of reactor system modifications and experiments, and training to become a shift supervisor to oversee routine reactor operations. Additionally, the role will assist with special reactor and experimental projects, and adhere to all radiation protection measures, exercising sound radiological control judgment. Once fully qualified, the individual will maintain all aspects of initial and requalification training programs, including personnel tracking, exam writing/grading, oral walk-throughs, and other training duties as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of technical college or Navy nuclear education.
Currently licensed as a Senior Reactor Operator by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or ability to obtain license within approximately one year of hire.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
English fluency required.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to climb ladders.
Ability to cover evening, night, weekend and overtime shifts as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an instructor (e.g., Navy Nuclear Prototype or Power School instructor).
Knowledge of the systematic approach to training (e.g., INPO training certification).
Background in physics or chemistry.
At least one year of additional experience working with either nuclear reactor mechanical or electrical systems.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills for successfully communicating to a diverse group of staff, students, MIT community members, and external organizations.
Strong motivation to advance to a senior level position if necessary.
Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Manage the initial Reactor Operator training program and the requalification program for licensed personnel.
Maintain a Senior Reactor Operator license to operate the MITR-II Research Reactor.
Perform the duties of Shift Supervisor.
Perform reactor startups and shutdowns.
Provide control room coverage.
Perform diagnostic tests, calibrations, refueling operations, and decontamination procedures.
Prepare samples for irradiation.
Package and ship radioactive samples.
Perform safety reviews and analyses of reactor system modifications and experiments.
Train to become a shift supervisor to oversee routine reactor operations.
Assist with various special reactor and experimental projects.
Adhere to all radiation protection measures and exercise sound radiological control judgment.
Participate in the annual requalification program for licensed personnel.
Maintain all aspects of initial and requalification training programs, including personnel tracking, exam writing/grading, oral walk-throughs, and other training duties as needed.