Nuclear Operations Technician I or Nuclear Operations Technician II - BOT Bypass - Catawba Nuclear Station

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Current Nuclear Operations experience at a commercial Nuclear Plant

Nuclear Navy Operations experience

Four-year degree in engineering or the equivalent (i.e., a degree in engineering technology or the physical sciences that includes course work in physics, mathematics, or engineering; a professional engineer’s (PE) license obtained by passing the PE examination)

Position SummaryNuclear Operator Technicians are responsible for performing surveillances throughout the plant as well as operating valves and equipment in the plant.Responsibilities

Serve as an active member of station Fire Brigade

Reporting on system and component status using computerized round process in order to keep supervision informed

Starting and stopping plant equipment as directed by operating procedures

Performing tests and checks on operability of system components (e.g., leakage)

Isolating and restoring equipment

Outdoor surveillance required year-round on both day and night shift

On-going training expectations are required to maintain proficiency in this job hierarchy

While serving as the Auxiliary Operator (AO), the individual is expected to work toward advancement to a licensed position by progressing academically and in job knowledge. This entails successfully completing a generic fundamentals training program as well as a plant specific license class leading to an NRC administered license exam. There is a progression of approximately five years going from AO to being selected for training for a Reactor Operator license (RO) and then approximately 2 years to being selected for training for a Senior Reactor Operator license (SRO).Working Conditions

Shift Work

Frequent Overtime

Weekend / Holiday Work

Testing Required

Plant environment with extreme temperature ranges and high humidity

Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels

Ability to wear protective clothing including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves due to heavy industrial environment (rotating equipment with high temperature and high-pressure fluids up to 650f and 2235 psig)

Includes climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing

Basic/Required QualificationsNuclear Operations Technician I

High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Nuclear Operations Tech II

High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Minimum 1 of 3

Has held RO or SRO license at another utility

Naval experience that meets the requirements for entering the Instant SRO program, or

Four-year degree in engineering or the equivalent (i.e., a degree in engineering technology or the physical sciences that includes course work in physics, mathematics, or engineering; a professional engineer’s (PE) license obtained by passing the PE examination)

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science

24 months Nuclear Navy experience

Previous experience in nuclear plant operations (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial nuclear power)

One to three years of operations experience in industrial maintenance, boiler operations or power generation

High degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment

Strong mechanical aptitude

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization

Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work

Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements

This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Respirator Clearance/SCBA

Fire Brigade

Mandatory hearing protection program

Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen

Successful completion of pre-employment aptitude testing is required

Must be able to obtain nuclear access

Ability to bypass Basic Operator Training (BOT)

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