Senior Reactor Operator

About the role

Constellation Energy is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become licensed Senior Reactor Operators (SRO) at the Dresden Nuclear Station in Morris, IL. This position is for the ILT class beginning August, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Attend Initial License Training (ILT) which includes classroom training and examination, along with on-the-job training and evaluation.
• Successfully complete all phases of training to obtain an SRO license in order to perform the duties of an Operations Shift Supervisor.
• Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Meet or exceed one of the following:
• 1 year Reactor Operator license at a comparable facility or 1.5-years at a noncomparable facility.
• Comparable is PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR and noncomparable is PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR.
• 1.5-years or more in a position equivalent to Reactor Operator (or Supervisor) at military reactor (i.e., Power Plant Watch Engineer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor).
• Must have 1.5-years after qualification.
• Current or previous SRO Instructor certification and 4 years experience at a comparable facility OR 6 years experience at a non-comparable facility.
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year Reactor Operator license at a comparable facility or 1.5-years at a noncomparable facility.
• Comparable is PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR and noncomparable is PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR.
• 1.5-years or more in a position equivalent to Reactor Operator (or Supervisor) at military reactor (i.e., Power Plant Watch Engineer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor).
• Must have 1.5-years after qualification.
• Current or previous SRO Instructor certification and 4 years experience at a comparable facility OR 6 years experience at a non-comparable facility.
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of nuclear reactor operations and safety procedures
• Proficiency in computer systems and software applications

Benefits

Constellation offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days

Pay

During initial license training, total compensation earnings eligibility ranges from $159,000.00 to $182,000.00 per year (depending on experience and past license status) including a 15% annual incentive bonus, an initial sign-on bonus, $10,000 bonus spread through training milestones, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401k with employer matching on contributions.

Schedule

Upon obtaining SRO license, total compensation earnings eligibility from $191,000.00 per year, including a target 15% annual bonus, License Premium, as well as, extended hours pay at 1.5 times the base salary (expressed on hourly basis) involving mandated operation shift coverage.