Equipment Operator - In Grade

Equipment Operator – In Grade

Energy Northwest is looking for an Equipment Operator to support our nuclear power plant operations.

Operates or monitors the operation of all plant equipment outside the central Control Room in such a manner as to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The Equipment Operator works cooperatively with all plant service organizations for the effective performance of duties that interface with plant operations. Will initially work under the guidance of a fully qualified Equipment Operator. Once full qualifications are obtained, will work independently on assigned tasks.

• Observe and operate nuclear power plant systems and components and perform functions required for safe, efficient plant operations.
• Communicate with the Control Room and maintain awareness of changing plant conditions and events that affect or could affect plant operation.
• Perform procedure writing verification and review, chemical and radiological sampling and analysis, housekeeping, and documentation.
• Perform nuclear fuel handling, inspections, and core refueling.
• Function as a member or leader of the plant Emergency Team, Hazardous Materials Response Team, and Fire Brigade.
• Work independently on tasks for which qualified.

Perform other tasks as required.

• High school diploma/GED plus two years of experience in a commercial power plant.
• or High school diploma/GED plus current enrollment in a Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program with no more than two quarters or one semester remaining and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (successful program completion while maintaining required GPA is a condition of continued employment).
• or an Associate Degree from a Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program.
• or Navy Training with nuclear prototype school completion.
• or a Bachelor Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• The applicant must pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) test.

Placement as a percentage of the journey level wage rate will be based on the following:

• 75% – Non‑Navy entry level requirements (see above).
• 80% – Non‑Navy entry level requirements plus 6 months of commercial power plant operations experience.
• 85% – Non‑Navy entry level requirements plus 12 months of commercial power plant operations experience.
• 90% – Non‑Navy entry level requirements plus 18 months of commercial power plant operations experience OR Navy Training with nuclear prototype school completion.
• 95% – Non‑Navy entry level requirements plus 24 months of commercial power plant operations experience OR Navy Training with nuclear prototype school completion plus 6 months of commercial power operations experience.

Starting Pay Range – $47.09 – $59.65 hourly. This is a bargaining unit position. The selected candidate’s starting hourly rate will be based on qualifications in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Incentive Compensation – This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Energy Northwest offers a competitive benefits package allowing qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan.

Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. EEO is the law,  to learn more.

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