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Example nuclear plant operator requirements on a job description

Nuclear plant operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in nuclear plant operator job postings.
Sample nuclear plant operator requirements
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have completed a training program for nuclear plant operations
  • Must have a valid Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license
  • Must have knowledge of nuclear safety regulations and procedures
  • Must have experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving in a high-pressure environment
Sample required nuclear plant operator soft skills
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must be able to work well in a team environment
  • Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Must be able to remain calm and focused under pressure
  • Must be able to adapt to changing situations and be willing to learn new skills

Nuclear plant operator job description example 1

Constellation Schools nuclear plant operator job description

Be a part of Something Powerful!


Join the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with one of the largest electricity generation portfolios and retail customer bases in the country. You will be part of a family of companies that strives for the highest standards of power generation, competitive energy sales, and energy delivery. Our team of outstanding professionals is focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce.


Join Constellation and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon!


Constellation Nuclear is looking for Operations Trainers and Sr. Operations Traininers to join our IL Nuclear Plants.


Nuclear IL locations:


Byron Generating Station- Byron, IL


Clinton Power Station- Clinton, IL


Quad Cities Station– Cordova, IL (Western, IL/Iowa Border)


LaSalle Station – Marseilles, IL


Braidwood Station – Braceville, IL


Dresden Station – Morris, IL


Annual Salary starting from $98,100.00


PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES


- Drives station and personnel performance improvement through the use of training. Coordinates, and conducts performance-based licensed or non-licensed training programs as required by user community in accordance with Exelon's TSD model, department procedures, and with proper application of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation phases.


- Assures the training programs are maintained current and incorporate information gained from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports and Exelon NERs, NRC Circulars, Bulletins, and Information Notices, plant design change and backfit information, plant procedure changes and revisions, new regulations, and training effectiveness reports.


- Prepares trainee examination and conducts trainee evaluations for classroom, laboratory, OJT, and simulator environments, as appropriate and conducts counseling sessions for trainees, evaluates the results, and recommends/develops individualized training programs.


- Support station and fleet in the areas of business initiatives, project management, refuel outage support, EP duties, and special projects.


- Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits, and prepares responses to audit findings.


- Maintains knowledge of plant operations, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop and conduct effective, high quality training.


- Supervises the collection and maintenance of auditable training records and reports required to document training program activities.




Qualifications

Operations Training Mid-Level qualifications:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


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    Associates degree in science/engineering or education/training with 4+ years related industry experience/ technical background OR

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    6+ years of related industry experience/technical background

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


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    Bachelor's degree in science/engineering or education/training

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    6 years of commercial nuclear power plant training experience

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Sr. Operations Training requirements:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


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    Minimum: Previous or current senior reactor operator license
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    Previous RO with the intent to obtain SRO certification WITH 4+ years of related industry experience
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    An SRO Certification WITH 4+ years of related industry experience AND 6 months of proven teaching in LORT or ILT.

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    Effective written and oral communication skills

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


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    Bachelors degree in science/engineering or education/training

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    Knowledge of and experience with the systematic approach to training (SAT)

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    10+ years of commercial nuclear power plant training experience

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Updated March 14, 2024

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