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Reactor Operator (RO) in training

Middletown, PA 17057

Job Function: Engineering - Nuclear Job Number: 405221

Job Description

RO Trainees needed for the restart of what will be the state-of-the-art restart of TMI/Crane Clean Energy Center in Pennsylvania.  Don’t miss out on being part of this groundbreaking initiative!
 
  • Compensation of $61.90/hr plus time and a half for overtime
  • Increase in compensation after RO license achieved
  • Comprehensive benefits, 401K with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, paid holidays/vacation/sick time
  • Bonus program
  • Relocation provided

Upon the successful completion of Initial License Training (including attainment of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Reactor Operator (RO) License), operate the Nuclear Power Station in accordance with the Licensed Reactor Operators responsibilities as defined in the station operating procedures and in accordance with Operations Department and station policies and practices.

Minimum Qualifications:
Meet or exceed one of the following ( if you do not have the experience below, please do not apply):
    12 months experience performing plant operational duties as a qualified non-licensed operator at a PWR nuclear plant, or 18 months at a BWR plant.  Must have 18 months total Power Plant experience.
  • 6 months performing plant operational duties as an ACTIVE licensed reactor operator at a PWR nuclear plant, or 12 months experience at a BWR plant.
  • 18 months in position equivalent to the reactor operator position at a miliary Navy Reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods. The equivalent positions are Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch / Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor / Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor.
  • 27 months of experience performed in a non-nuclear power production plant during preoperational, startup testing or operational activities.  Other acceptable experience includes plant design, construction, technical support, operation, maintenance, or training instruction with respect to petrochemical; similar process plants; or steam propulsion plants. 
Additional Qualifications:
  • Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Successfully pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST) pre-employment tests successfully.
  • Pass NRC-required physical examination for licensed operators.
  • Ability to complete fire brigade member qualifications based on Operational needs, including physical qualifications (ability to wear a respirator and wear 20-pound oxygen tank). For Fire Brigade and while standing watch in case of fire must wear respirators in control room.
  • Obtain unescorted access nuclear power plants.
Responsibilities:
In class:
  • Candidates attending class with the intent of attaining an RO License.
  • Classroom lessons, study time, exam time, and field time required to attain licensed status.
  • Other duties as assigned to support site operations.
  • Successful completion of Initial Training and/or Watch Station Qualifications
  • Pass company and NRC issued exams to attain RO license.
 
Once licensed:
  • Operate the plant in accordance with approved procedures and within the Limiting Conditions for Operation of the Technical Specifications to ensure the reactor is operated in a safe, conservative, and efficient manner at all times.
  • Monitor the reactor and ensure reactor operation remains within established bands.
  • Monitor all assigned control room panels and notify the Unit Supervisor regarding unusual or unexpected conditions.
  • Maintain cognizance of the activities and work impacting the unit, and the work of the assist RO(s) assigned to the unit.
  • Ensure a narrative log of activities occurring on the assigned unit during the shift is maintained.
  • Perform clearance activities.
  • Coordinate liquid radwaste releases and transfers with the Reactor Operators and the Radwaste Equipment Operators
  • Perform electrical switching from the Control Room.
  • Be available for on-call status, rotating shifts - including holiday and weekend work, and serve on the Emergency Response Organization.
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Job Requirements

Watchman, propulsion manager, turn off, turn on, reactors, Goose Creek, POSS, Plant Operator, BMST, Nuclear Rods, Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Propulsion Plant Watch Officer (PPWO), Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS), Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS)
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