Senior Reactor Operator - Marseilles

Marseilles, Illinois

$159,000 – $182,000 Total Annual Compensation During Training + Bonuses + Benefits | From $191,000 Following SRO Licensing

A Senior Reactor Operator / SRO / Operations Shift Supervisor is required for a nuclear power generation facility in Clinton, Illinois. This opportunity offers an established nuclear operations professional or suitably qualified military reactor operator the opportunity to complete Initial License Training (ILT), obtain a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Senior Reactor Operator license, and progress into an Operations Shift Supervisor position.

The Senior Reactor Operator training package offers total annual compensation eligibility of $159,000–$182,000, including a 15% annual incentive bonus, an initial sign-on bonus and an additional $10,000 in training milestone bonuses. Following successful licensing, total annual compensation eligibility starts from $191,000, with additional license premium and extended hours pay provisions.

• $159,000–$182,000 total annual compensation eligibility during initial license training, dependent on experience and previous license status.
• Total annual compensation eligibility from $191,000 following successful SRO licensing.
• Target 15% annual incentive bonus.
• Initial sign-on bonus and $10,000 in training milestone bonuses.
• License premium following SRO qualification.
• Extended hours pay at 1.5 times the hourly equivalent of base salary for mandated operational shift coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, alongside life and disability insurance.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• Relocation assistance may be available, subject to eligibility.

• Complete the Initial License Training (ILT) program, including classroom instruction, examinations, practical training and assessments.
• Successfully obtain an NRC Senior Reactor Operator license.
• Prepare to undertake the responsibilities of an Operations Shift Supervisor within a nuclear power generation environment.
• Supervise licensed reactor operators and their licensed activities within the reactor control room following qualification.
• Provide direct supervision to reactor operators and equipment operators.
• Support safe nuclear plant operations in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in emergency response, departmental coverage, operational call-outs and outage activities as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet the required site access, medical examination and testing standards.
• Must meet at least one of the following qualification pathways:
  • Licensed Reactor Operator: At least 1 year holding a Reactor Operator license at a comparable nuclear facility (PWR-to-PWR or BWR-to-BWR), or 1.5 years at a non-comparable facility.
  • Military Nuclear Operations: At least 1.5 years of experience following qualification in an equivalent military reactor operator or supervisory position, such as Engineering Watch Supervisor, Power Plant Watch Engineer, Reactor Operator or Engineering Officer of the Watch.
  • Engineering or Technical Background: A four-year degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or physical sciences, or a Professional Engineer license, plus more than 1.5 years of qualifying experience in nuclear operations, maintenance, engineering or another specified technical function at a comparable facility. Additional experience requirements apply to non-comparable facilities and nontraditional degrees.
  • SRO Instructor: Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator Instructor certification, with at least 4 years of experience at a comparable facility or 6 years at a non-comparable facility.

This Senior Reactor Operator opportunity provides a defined training and licensing route into nuclear operations shift supervision, supported by a substantial compensation package.