Nuclear Reactor Operator

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Primary Purpose Of Position

Upon the successful completion of Initial License Training (including attainment of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Reactor Operator (RO) License), operate the Nuclear Power Station in accordance with the Licensed Reactor Operators responsibilities as defined in the station operating procedures and in accordance with Operations Department and station policies and practices.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Candidates attending class with the intent of attaining an RO License.
• Classroom lessons, study time, exam time, and field time required to attain licensed status.
• Other duties as assigned to support site operations.
• Successful completion of Initial Training and/or Watch Station Qualifications.
• Pass company and NRC issued exams to attain RO license.
• Once licensed:
  • Operate the plant in accordance with approved procedures and within the Limiting Conditions for Operation of the Technical Specifications to ensure the reactor is operated in a safe, conservative, and efficient manner at all times.
  • Maintain cognizance of the activities and work impacting the unit, and the work of the assist RO(s) assigned to the unit.
  • Ensure a narrative log of activities occurring on the assigned unit during the shift is maintained.
  • Perform clearance activities.
  • Coordinate liquid radwaste releases and transfers with the Reactor Operators and the Radwaste Equipment Operators.
  • Perform electrical switching from the Control Room.
  • Be available for on-call status, rotating shifts - including holiday and weekend work, and serve on the Emergency Response Organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Successfully pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST) pre-employment tests successfully.
• Pass NRC-required physical examination for licensed operators.
• Ability to complete fire brigade member qualifications based on Operational needs, including physical qualifications (ability to wear a respirator and wear 20-pound oxygen tank).
• Meet or exceed one of the following:
  • 6 months performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator on-site at the Constellation nuclear power plant for which you are applying as an RO (qualified for all power block and safety system operational duties).
  • 12 months experience performing plant operational duties as a qualified non-licensed operator at a comparable nuclear facility or 18 months at a noncomparable nuclear facility (qualified for all power block and safety system operational duties).
  • 6 months performing plant operational duties as an ACTIVE licensed reactor operator at a comparable nuclear facility or 12 months experience at a non-comparable commercial power reactor operator facility (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods).
  • 18 months in position equivalent to the reactor operator position at a military Navy Reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods).
  • 27 months of experience performed in a non-nuclear power production plant during preoperational, startup testing or operational activities.