Equipment Operator

About the role

The Equipment Operator operates or monitors the operation of all plant equipment outside the central Control Room to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. This role works cooperatively with all plant service organizations for effective performance of duties that interface with plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Observes and operates nuclear power plant systems and components, performing functions required for safe, efficient plant operations.
• Communicates with the Control Room and participates in maintaining awareness of changing plant conditions and events that affect or could affect plant operation.
• Performs procedure writing verification and review, chemical and radiological sampling and analysis, housekeeping, and documentation.
• Handles nuclear fuel, conducts inspections, and participates in core refueling.
• Functions as a member or leader of the plant Emergency Team, Hazardous Materials Response Team, and Fire Brigade.
• Works independently on tasks for which qualified.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or another technical field (e.g., engineering, maintenance, chemistry, health physics); OR
• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or another technical field; OR
• Five years of nuclear navy experience, including nuclear prototype school completion; OR
• A high school diploma or GED and six years of experience in a technical field.

Pay

This is a bargaining unit position with an hourly pay rate of $62.79.

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.

Benefits

• Substantial retirement benefits through three programs: Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with employer match, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsidies, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more.
• Personal time accrual starting at 160 hours per year, increasing at various service intervals.
• Nine paid holidays per calendar year.

Washington State has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities area offers a cost-of-living lower than the national average.