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Nuclear Operations Technician I / Nuclear Operations Technician II
* Anticipated start date will be January 25, 2027 *
“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”.
“December 2026 Engineering graduates can be considered for Nuclear Operations Tech II level"
Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.
Position Summary
Nuclear Operator Technicians are responsible for performing surveillances throughout the plant as well as operating valves and equipment in the plant.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an active member of station Fire Brigade
- Reporting on system and component status using computerized round process in order to keep supervision informed
- Starting and stopping plant equipment as directed by operating procedures
- Performing tests and checks on operability of system components (e.g., leakage)
- Isolating and restoring equipment
- Outdoor surveillance required year-round on both day and night shift
- On-going training expectations are required to maintain proficiency in this job hierarchy
While serving as the Auxiliary Operator (AO), the individual is expected to work toward advancement to a licensed position by progressing academically and in job knowledge. This entails successfully completing a generic fundamentals training program as well as a plant specific license class leading to an NRC administered license exam. There is a progression of approximately five years going from AO to being selected for training for a Reactor Operator license (RO) and then approximately 2 years to being selected for training for a Senior Reactor Operator license (SRO).
Working Conditions
- Shift Work
- Frequent Overtime
- Weekend / Holiday Work
- Testing Required
- Plant environment with extreme temperature ranges and high humidity
- Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels
- Ability to wear protective clothing including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves due to heavy industrial environment (rotating equipment with high temperature and high-pressure fluids up to 650f and 2235 psig)
- Includes climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing
Basic/Required Qualifications
Nuclear Operations Tech I
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Nuclear Operations Tech II
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
- Minimum 1 of following:
- Has held RO or SRO license at another utility
- Naval experience that meets the requirements for entering the Instant SRO program, or
- Four-year degree in engineering or the equivalent (i.e., a degree in engineering technology or the physical sciences that includes course work in physics, mathematics, or engineering; a professional engineer’s (PE) license obtained by passing the PE examination)
Desired Qualifications
- Naval Nuclear experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)
- Military experience specifically in Operations and/or Maintenance
- Previous Maintenance experience (valve, pipefitting, welding)
- Electrical and Mechanical backgrounds
- Engineering degrees OR technical degrees for majority
- Previous experience in nuclear plant operations (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial nuclear power)
- One to three years of operations experience in industrial maintenance, boiler operations or power generation
- High degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
- Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments
Specific Requirements
- This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Respirator Clearance/SCBA
- Fire Brigade
- Mandatory hearing protection program
- Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
- Successful completion of pre-employment aptitude testing is required
- Must be able to obtain nuclear access
- Successful completion of Basic Operator Training (BOT)
**Travel Requirements**
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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