Nuclear Operations Technician I​/Nuclear Operations Technician II - Oconee Nuclear Station

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*** Anticipated start date will be January 25, 2027 ***

“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”.

“December 2026 Engineering graduates can be considered for Nuclear Operations Tech II level"

Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

Nuclear Operator Technicians are responsible for performing surveillances throughout the plant as well as operating valves and equipment in the plant.

• Serve as an active member of station Fire Brigade
• Reporting on system and component status using computerized round process in order to keep supervision informed
• Starting and stopping plant equipment as directed by operating procedures
• Performing tests and checks on operability of system components (e.g., leakage)
• Isolating and restoring equipment
• Outdoor surveillance required year-round on both day and night shift
• On-going training expectations are required to maintain proficiency in this job hierarchy

While serving as the Auxiliary Operator (AO), the individual is expected to work toward advancement to a licensed position by progressing academically and in job knowledge. This entails successfully completing a generic fundamentals training program as well as a plant specific license class leading to an NRC administered license exam. There is a progression of approximately five years going from AO to being selected for training for a Reactor Operator license (RO) and then approximately 2 years to being selected for training for a Senior Reactor Operator license (SRO).

• Shift Work
• Frequent Overtime
• Weekend / Holiday Work
• Testing Required
• Plant environment with extreme temperature ranges and high humidity
• Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels
• Ability to wear protective clothing including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves due to heavy industrial environment (rotating equipment with high temperature and high-pressure fluids up to 650f and 2235 psig)
• Includes climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing

Nuclear Operations Tech I

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Nuclear Operations Tech II

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Minimum 1 of following:
  • Has held RO or SRO license at another utility
  • Naval experience that meets the requirements for entering the Instant SRO program, or
  • Four-year degree in engineering or the equivalent (i.e., a degree in engineering technology or the physical sciences that includes course work in physics, mathematics, or engineering; a professional engineer’s (PE) license obtained by passing the PE examination)

• Naval Nuclear experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)
• Military experience specifically in Operations and/or Maintenance
• Previous Maintenance experience (valve, pipe fitting, welding)
• Electrical and Mechanical backgrounds
• Engineering degrees OR technical degrees for majority
• Previous experience in nuclear plant operations (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial nuclear power)
• One to three years of operations experience in industrial maintenance, boiler operations or power…