Trainee SRO

STP Nuclear Operating•Wadsworth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trainee Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) participates in the License Operator Training (LOT) Class, a preparatory program for the Operations Unit/Field Supervisor role. The trainee must make satisfactory progress toward passing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) SRO exam, develop leadership, performance management, and technical skills for supervisory responsibilities, and complete the LOT program. The position includes an initial Licensed Operator Training Class as an Instant (Direct) SRO Trainee and completion of all requirements to obtain an NRC SRO license. The trainee develops and demonstrates knowledge of reactivity management, reactor core safety, and the systems and components under operator control. The role includes on-the-job training, continuing training, maintaining required qualifications, and working effectively as part of the control room shift team. Training begins in a classroom and also includes rotating plant shifts, on-the-job training, and simulator sessions, including weekend sessions. The position is site-based. It may require rotating shifts, overtime, alternate schedules, and callouts at any time, including 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The work requires the ability to perform under stress and meet the stated environmental and physical requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Meet the stated eligibility requirement of two years of power plant experience in one of the listed categories: at least 12 months as an active licensed reactor operator or senior reactor operator at a commercial reactor (experience at other large-scale reactors may also qualify); at least 18 months of nuclear military experience in an equivalent reactor operator, engineering watch supervisor, or engineering officer of the watch position; a bachelor of science or equivalent engineering degree and 18 months as a plant staff engineer in the specified engineering-support training population; a bachelor of science or equivalent engineering degree and at least 18 months in a responsible line manager, supervisor, or non-licensed operator role at a commercial nuclear plant; or experience as a senior reactor operator certified instructor involved in training and evaluating licensed operators at a commercial nuclear plant.
Spend at least six months at the facility to comply with ACAD 10-001.
Hold a driver's license.
Pass a license physical exam.
Prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
Use basic algebra to solve formulas used in operations procedures and read and interpret schematics and system drawings.
Meet the environmental and physical requirements, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment; crouching, stooping, bending, twisting, lifting up to 30+ pounds, using stairs and ladders, working in confined spaces, moving over uneven or slippery terrain, and working near loud equipment and possible inclement weather or temperature conditions.
Work rotating shifts in the Plant Control Room and under stress; accommodate overtime, alternate schedules, and callouts 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Complete intensive training that requires study outside normal working hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Experience at other large-scale reactors may qualify for the commercial reactor experience category.

Responsibilities

Participate in the initial Licensed Operator Training Class as an Instant (Direct) SRO Trainee.
Complete all requirements to obtain a Nuclear Regulatory Commission SRO license.
Demonstrate understanding of reactivity management, reactor core safety, and associated concepts, philosophy, and responsibilities.
Demonstrate knowledge of systems and components under operator responsibility and control.
Perform on-the-job training as appropriate and successfully complete required continuing training.
Maintain all required position qualifications and maintain an NRC license in compliance with operating standards.
Control and coordinate activities effectively as a member of the control room shift team.
Communicate effectively with team members and constructively manage conflict within the shift team and with other plant personnel.
Anticipate and recognize error-like situations and effectively address concerns.
Ask questions to obtain information needed to perform job tasks.
Follow and support command, control, and leadership directives and work toward team and station goals.
Engage in self-critique of individual and team performance.
Accept an outage position and an Emergency Response Organization (ERO) position and meet response requirements.
Obtain and maintain unescorted access.
Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required.
Complete training that includes rotating shift assignments in the plant and simulator sessions, including sessions conducted on weekends.