Nuclear Reactor Operator

Nuclear Reactor Operator at Constellation Energy summary:

Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator responsible for directing and coordinating the shift operations of a nuclear power plant including the reactor, turbine generator, auxiliary equipment, and switchyards during all modes (startup, shutdown, refueling, emergency, normal). Must hold an NRC Reactor Operator license, qualify as a Radiation Protection Self Monitor, supervise and train lower-grade operators, and ensure compliance with Technical Specifications and operating procedures.

Requires at least two years thermal power plant operating experience (minimum one year as NCO or equivalent).

COMPANY OVERVIEW

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission.

The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days and much more.

Expected hourly rate of $67.50, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401K.

Location
- Fitzpatrick Nuclear Station Oswego, NY

The SNO is the senior represented Nuclear Operator on a shift.

The SNO directs and coordinates the work of all Operators of a lower grade on shift that are engaged in the operation of a Nuclear Power Plant, including the Nuclear Steam Supply System, Turbine Generator and all Auxiliary Equipment and associated 345KV and 115KV Switchyards during plant startup, shutdown, refueling, emergency and normal operating conditions. From an operating standpoint, the SNO is responsible for proper operation of all the Nuclear Power Plant&rsquos equipment within the confines of Technical Specifications, Operating Procedures, Special Procedures and all other procedures that apply to operation of the Nuclear Power Plant.

As the Senior Nuclear Operator on the shift, he/she may be present at any point within the Nuclear Power Plant or its associated 345KV or 115KV Switch Yards as conditions dictate so as to most efficiently discharge the duties of the SNO. The SNO may, when conditions or circumstances dictate, assume the duties and responsibilities of the Nuclear Control Operator.

(Some of these are core alterations, fuel movement, license requirements and plant emergencies).

Special duties include, but are not limited to:

Directs (and may perform when conditions and circumstances dictate) the work and duties of lower grade Nuclear Operators. From an operating standpoint, coordinates the activities of personnel working in the plant facilities. Maintains an active interest in the Operations of the Nuclear Power Plant and through reading and study should keep current with the technological advances as they apply to the position of Senior Nuclear Operator.

Must have the ability to qualify as a Radiation Protection Self Monitor.

Must be the holder of an NRC Reactor Operators License. Must have the ability to direct the work of other employees.

Must have the ability to assist in the training of other employees.

Must have two years operating experience in a thermal power plant of which a minimum of one year shall be as a NCO or equivalent.

nuclear reactor operator, NRC Reactor Operator license, shift supervisor, radiation protection, plant startup shutdown, turbine generator operations, nuclear power plant operations, operator training, technical specifications compliance