Senior reactor operator job description

+ Department: Nuclear Reactor Laboratory

+ School Area: VP Research

+ Employment Type: Full-Time

+ Employment Category: Non-Exempt

+ Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR, Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, to maintain a senior reactor operator license to operate the MITR-II research reactor and perform the duties of shift supervisor. Will 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; and perform safety reviews and analyses of reactor system modifications and experiments. Will also oversee the duties listed above and other routine reactor operations; assist with various special reactor and experimental projects; follow industrial safety practices and embrace a safety culture; adhere to radiation protection measures and exercise sound radiological control judgment while working in areas containing radioactive materials; participate in the annual requalification program for licensed personnel; conduct visitor tours and make lab activities understandable to school-aged children and laypersons; report any concerns and abnormal system behavior to shift supervisor and superintendent immediately; log shift activities in the logbook clearly and concisely with detail; and perform other duties as needed.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: high school diploma or GED; two years' technical college or Navy nuclear education; four years of experience with nuclear reactors; a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission license or ablity to obtain one within one year of hire; ability to lift up to 40 lbs., ascend ladders, and wear and maintain training in use of a SCBA unit; English fluency; discretion and good judgment; punctuality; ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Seek someone who is interested in advancing to a senior-level position if necessary. Must be eighteen years or older. Job #21845-8 Salary range: $70,720-77,000Employment is contingent upon passing a basic NRC form physical and appropriate background checks. Must have U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. 9/13/22

Salary range $130K PLUS 15K Sign On Bonus

We are seeking Senior Reactor Operator candidates for a well-established and respected nuclear power station in Oswego, NY area. You will attend initial certification classes to attain your Senior Reactor Operator Licenses from the NRC.

Why do you want to work there?

• Excellent growth opportunities available, this company is committed to developing, improving and enhancing the skills of employees
• Exceptional bonuses available, 15K Sign On Bonus, 25K license bonus, training incentive awards up to 10K, retention and incentive bonuses!
• Competitive benefits available on DAY ONE!

Your role

• Candidates attending class with the intent of attaining an SRO License: completion of Fundamentals Phase, completion of Simulator Certification, acquiring SRO status, attainment of NRC SRO License (80%)
• Study time, field time needed to attain licensed status (10%)
• Project work, outage assignments, or duties as assigned to support the site operations (10%)

Background Profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successfully passing the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST) pre-employment tests
• Must successfully complete a FLS Leadership Assessment
• 1 year Reactor Operator license at a comparable facility or 1.5 years at a noncomparable facility. Example PWR to PWR versus PWR to BWR.
• OR 18 months position equivalent to Reactor Operator (or Supervisor) at military reactor (Power Plant Watch Engineer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor). Must have 18 months qualified and does not count the watch qualification process.
• OR BS or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or physical sciences, or professional engineer license, AND more than 18 months qualified non-licensed operator or a supervisor or manager in work control, operations, engineering, outage management, maintenance, radiation protection, chemistry or training at current or comparable (BWR or PWR) facility.

CPS Recruitment is an EOE

Position Summary

You will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) Units 1 and 2 with emphasis on safety and adherence to established regulations and standards of performance.

The Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license program will be approximately 21 months in order to obtain a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) SRO license. You must be able to travel at least 10% of the time.

To obtain and maintain unescorted access at DCPP and employment in this position, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check, psychological screening, computer-based training, fitness test and medical exam required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the senior reactor operator license exam, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Job Responsibilities

While attending SRO license class:
- Study for and take SRO program and license exams
After passing SRO license exam:
- SRO with line authority over the shift operators for one of two nuclear units
- Analyze complex plant activities and evolutions to provide proper operations focus and ensure error-free performance
- Ensure all operating records are maintained to preserve documentation of operations activities and responses to any unusual conditions in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) specifications.
- Coordinate and control maintenance and testing activities
- Ensure completion of scheduled activities.
- Support refueling activities
- Maintain and improve Human Performance
- Obtain additional qualifications
- Maintain all required qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalent and one or more of the following:

- One or more years as an active Reactor Operator (RO) at the site or a commercial power facility of the same Westinghouse vintage
OR
- One and a half years as an active Reactor Operator at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility or at a non-comparable commercial power reactor facility
OR
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related sciences OR a professional engineering license with:
Either:
1) 18 months as a Power Plant Staff manager, supervisor or staff member responsible for the coordination and implementation of plant equipment controls, integrated operations procedures, operations, maintenance, engineering, radiological support, modifications, maintenance planning, work control, chemistry, or accredited training at the current or a comparable pressurized water reactor (PWR) facility
2) 27 months (@ 1.5:1 basis) of similar experience at a boiling water reactor facility.
OR
- Two or more years in a position equivalent to a Reactor Operator position at a military reactor (Reactor Operator; Engineering Officer of the Watch; Propulsion Plant Watch Officer; Engineering Watch Supervisor; Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)
OR
- Combination of greater than four years SRO level certified instructor:
1) at Diablo Canyon Power Plant or a commercial power facility of the same Westinghouse vintage (@ 1:1 basis)
2) at a comparable (PWR) facility or a non-comparable commercial power reactor (@ 1.5:1 basis). The candidate has successfully completed the same training as a licensed SRO, including generic fundamentals and has been certified at an equivalent SRO level by a utility or NSSS vendor training program.

Desired:

- BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology, or related sciences
- Previous nuclear plant operational experience
- Obtained a commercial PWR NRC GFES Docket Number
- Currently or previously Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) or Reactor Operator (RO) license at a commercial pressurized water reactor facility

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