Trainee SRO - LOT Class 32 / 2026

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.

Responsibilities

The Trainee Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) position requires participation in the License Operator Training (LOT) Class, a preparatory program for the job of Operations Unit/Field Supervisor. Successful candidates must make satisfactory progress in preparation for passing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) SRO exam, develop leadership, performance management, and technical skills to perform supervisory job responsibilities, and complete the LOT program.

• Participates in an initial Licensed Operator Training Class as an Instant (Direct) SRO Trainee.
• Completes all requirements to obtain a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) SRO License.
• Demonstrates understanding of the concepts, philosophy, and responsibilities with respect to reactivity management and reactor core safety.
• Demonstrates knowledge of systems and components of controls over which operators have responsibility and control.
• Performs "On-The-Job" training as appropriate to role and successfully completes required continuing training.
• Maintains all required position qualifications.
• Effectively controls and coordinates activities and serves as an effective member of the control room shift team.
• Communicates effectively with team members and constructively manages conflict within the control room shift team and with other plant personnel.
• Accepts Outage position, ERO position, and is able to meet the response requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
• Successfully completes General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.

Requirements

• High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Preferred)
• Eligible candidates for Senior Reactor Operator must meet one of the following categories:
• At least 12 months’ experience as an active licensed reactor operator or senior reactor operator at a commercial reactor.
• At least eighteen months of nuclear military experience in a position equivalent to reactor operator, engineering watch supervisor, or engineering officer of the watch.
• Bachelor of science degree or equivalent Engineering degree and who have had 18 months experience as plant staff engineers.
• Bachelor of science degree or equivalent Engineering degree and who have held responsible positions for at least 18 months as line managers or supervisors or as non-licensed operators at a commercial nuclear plant.
• Senior reactor operator certified instructor with training & evaluation of licensed operators at a commercial nuclear plant.
• Driver’s license (Required)
• Maintain NRC license to ensure compliance with all operating standards.

Skills

• Ability to pass a license physical exam.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to use basic algebra to solve formulas used in operations procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and system drawings.

Working Conditions

Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed. Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week. Ability to work rotating shift in the Plant Control Room. This requires the ability to work under stress. Initial training will be in a classroom environment. Training is intensive and will require study outside of normal working hours. Training will include rotating shift assignments in the plant to complete On-the-Job training requirements and simulator sessions conducted during weekends.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Environmental and physical requirements require the ability to don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the defined role; subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 30+ lbs; ascending/descending stairs; ascending, descending, traversing ladders, scaffolds, stairs; working in confined spaces; moving safely over uneven or slippery terrain; working in proximity to loud equipment and possible inclement weather/temperature conditions.