Auxiliary Equipment Operator

Job Summary

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This position is in the Nuclear Operations department at the Beaver Valley Power Station located in Shippingport, PA. Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Placing equipment in operation and operating and removing equipment from operation using approved station procedures.
• Maintaining proper lubrication of equipment.
• Performing switching and tagging for clearance operations.
• Performing routine radiation monitoring necessary to obtain access to operating areas or equipment and/or necessary to process and ship radioactive waste.
• Frequently checking the operation of equipment and diagnosing any difficulties.
• Using appropriate tools and materials to perform minor adjustment and repair work.
• Taking necessary action in case of an emergency and notifying the Reactor Operator or station supervision of unusual or irregular conditions.
• Recording readings, changing charts and keeping proper records of work done on the shift. Performing various operating procedures and equipment surveillance tests as directed. Performing as a member of the station emergency squad and fire squad.
• Using appropriate tools and materials to maintain assigned work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, and well lighted manner.
• Directing and training other operations employees, checking the performance of their work in order to maintain safe and proper operating conditions.
• Effectively using electrical and mechanical prints, diagrams and manuals in performance of job duties.
• Performing all work in accordance with station safety and radiological control regulations and practices.
• Performing all duties is accordance with INPO good operating practices, and NRC regulations, and industry standards.
• Training, qualifying and maintaining job qualification in accordance with industry standards and INPO approved qualification programs.
• Assisting other employees as required and as needed during normal and refueling operations.
• Operating plant computer equipment such as Work Process monitoring, corrective actions, procedure usage and change, and work scheduling software.
• Performing similar or less skilled duties as assigned.

• Education equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of college in a technical area or equivalent experience is desired.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and work from prints and electrical drawings.
• Two years of power plant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to pass appropriate oral and/or written examinations.
• Ability to pass appropriate physical examinations.
  
  Complete assigned training for the position.
• Thorough working knowledge of company safety regulations and practices and methods of executing clearances.
• Thorough working knowledge of radiation worker standards and practices.

Plant Operations

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Shippingport, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

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