Senior Reactor Operator

About the Role

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become licensed Senior Reactor Operators (SRO) supporting the Byron Nuclear Power Station located in Byron, IL. These positions are for an ILT class beginning in August 2026. The primary purpose of this position is to train and prepare to perform the duties of an Operations Shift Supervisor who holds a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License. Upon completion of training, the candidate will be fully licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to supervise the licensed activities of reactor operators in the control room and will also be trained to directly supervise bargaining unit reactor operators and equipment operators.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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; noncomparable is PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR.)
  • 1.5 years or more in a position equivalent to Reactor Operator (or Supervisor) at a 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.
  • Degree from a 4-year program or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences, or professional engineer license, and more than 1.5 years as a qualified non-licensed operator or Staff member, Supervisor or Manager in work control, operations, engineering, outage management, maintenance, radiation protection, chemistry, or accredited training at a comparable (BWR or PWR) facility. Managerial, staff engineer, or supervisor experience at a noncomparable plant may be credited on a 1.5:1.0 basis (i.e., over 2.25 years required for noncomparable facility), and 3 years required for a nontraditional degree.
  • 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.

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.
• After 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 an hourly basis) involving mandated operation shift coverage.

Benefits

• Bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days

Relocation assistance may be offered to those who meet the conditions in the Company’s policy.