Commercial Nuclear Senior Reactor Operator (SRO-NRC Licensed) Trainee

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Are you a Navy nuke Reactor Operator experienced with Reactor Startups at the controls (not just a maintenance Shutdown Reactor Operator; Reactor startup experience required) preferably with "Engineer of the Watch" experience OR a commercial nuclear plant Reactor Operator (NRC-licensed RO) hoping to advance to an SRO? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Why not become a commercial nuclear plant NRC-licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO)?!

Our client, a large utility, is looking for candidates to receive paid-training as Control Room Senior Reactor Operators (SRO) at their Peach Bottom Nuclear Station near Delta, PA., 3 miles north of the Maryland border. Class start is January, 2025.

This opportunity offers competitive salary & benefits:

Competitive Salary
During initial license training, total compensation ranging from $159,000.00 to $182,000.00 per year (depending on experience and past license status) including an annual salary of $120,000/year or more, 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 ranging from $191,000.00 per year including a starting annual salary of $130,000, a 15% annual incentive bonus and extended hours pay at 1.5 times the base salary (expressed on hourly basis) involving mandated operation shift coverage.
Comprehensive Health (medical, dental, and vision) and wellness benefits
Bonus Program
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Employee stock purchase program
Paid Vacations and Holidays
Educational Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program

Job Summary while in training to obtain an NRC License

The initial license trainee will engage in a combination of classroom instruction, simulator training, and on-the-job experience, to acquire the essential skill and knowledge to meet the qualification for a Senior Reactor Operator License holder. Upon completion of the qualification the candidate will be fully licensed by the NRC to supervise the operations of the reactor control room.

Completion of Fundamentals Phase, completion of Simulator Certification, acquiring SRO status, attainment of NRC SRO License (80%)
Study time, field time needed to attain licensed status (10%)
Project work, outage assignments, or duties as assigned to support the site operations (10%)
Job Summary

Provide direct oversight of Station operations including directing Reactor Operators in controlling plant operations, Equipment Operators in field operations, procedure use and tagging evolutions.

Job Responsibilities

Authorize maintenance and testing activities to ensure equipment status is maintained.
Responsible for implementing Emergency Operating procedures and directing the required procedural steps to stabilize the plant following emergency or abnormal conditions.
Evaluate and respond to issues, findings, open items, and requests originating internally and externally from the organization.
Oversee special projects determined by the Operations Director/Operations Managers.
Responsible for creating, revising, and reviewing Emergency Operating Procedures and Abnormal Operating Procedures to support safe, efficient, cost-effective operation of the Nuclear Generating Station Units.
Responsible for reviewing design and license changes for procedure impact, performing 10CFR50.59 applicability reviews and Station Qualified Reviewer (SQR) reviews, and supporting outages and various special projects.
Review system documentation including P&ID and design descriptions.
Provide operability review for systems specifically during off-normal conditions.
Assist in developing refueling sequences and ensure systems can accommodate shutdown and refueling operations.
Directing operating shift personnel in the performance of plant duties including standing watch on rotating 12-hour shifts and coordinating and directing the operation of the nuclear power plant's systems. Shift work, continuous training with periodic examinations, respirator qualification, and maintaining qualification as a member of the plant Fire Brigade are all requirements of this position.
Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Successfully passing the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST) pre-employment tests
Must successfully complete a FLS Leadership Assessment
And meet or exceed one of the following:

1 year Reactor Operator license at a comparable commercial nuclear power plant or 1.5 years at a noncomparable facility. Comparable is PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR and non-comparable 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., Navy Reactor Operator with Reactor STARTUP (not just maintenance Reactor Operator shut down experience, must include reactor startups!) , Power Plant Watch Engineer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor). Must have 1.5 years after qualification.
Bachelor’s degree (BS) 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 a 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 non-comparable plant may be credited on a 1.5:1.0 basis (i.e., over 2.25 years required for non-comparable facility), and 3 years required for a nontraditional degree.