Operator 1 - OPS Apprentice Class

About the role

The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation. STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes. Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader. Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility. The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

The Operator 1 position is responsible for assisting in the operation of plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by Control Room personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the operation of plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by Control Room personnel.
• Operation of assigned equipment during all phases of plant operation
• Inspecting operating equipment
• Initiating service requests for equipment/component repairs as needed
• Attends and successfully completes all phases of the Operator Apprenticeship program
• Acts as a member of the Fire Brigade
• Acts in an assigned position for the Emergency Response Organization per the Station Emergency Plan as required
• Participates in refueling activities, accepts outage position as needed
• Monitors system parameters as required to always be aware of equipment conditions during the work shift
• Performs required operational checks.
• Observes and evaluates instruments and alarms for operating problems; informs shift supervision
• Maintains required logs, charts, and records on the assigned work shift
• Supports Maintenance by Equipment Clearance Orders
• Perform minor maintenance, including adjusting manual valve packing, replacing fuses, pressurizing tanks, installing test equipment, adding oil to equipment, and draining water from components
• Attends training and retraining. Performs on-the-job training for other apprentice-level operators
• Maintains proficiency in radiation protective techniques and procedures
• Performs housekeeping duties, including maintaining and keeping equipment and areas clean
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access
• Ability to meet requirements for wearing a respirator
• Ability to use basic mathematics to complete log computations

Requirements

• High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Associates degree in a science, mathematics, or technology program, Mechanical or Operations Technology (Preferred)
• Navy nuclear power plant experience may be considered (Preferred)
• Industrial or commercial plant equipment operations. (Preferred)

Schedule

During much of the training, individuals will work a 4 day/10-hour work schedule (Monday-Thursday); however, alternate work schedules including shift work will be required to support outages and other plant needs.