Associate Equipment Operator

Constellation Energy Corp.; Town of Scriba (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. is seeking a Nuclear Equipment Operator to operate, inspect and service plant equipment at a nuclear power facility. The role requires ensuring safe, reliable operations and adherence to NRC standards.

Starting pay rate is $49.96 per hour (non-negotiable). The position includes responsibilities such as monitoring equipment, logging events, and assisting with emergency response, decontamination, housekeeping, painting and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must read basic diagrams and prints.
• Must pass NRC license physical examination.
• Plant Access Training and Radiation Safety Training required.

Responsibilities

• Operates manually and remotely controlled equipment.
• Maintains a log of unusual events and changes in conditions.
• Provides operations training to personnel.

Skills

Read diagrams

Safety-minded

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering/related field

Associate of Science in engineering/related field

43 credit hours in math/physics/engineering

Job description

WHO WE ARE

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Starting pay rate: $49.96/hr. (Non-negotiable)

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Operates, inspects and services plant equipment usually contained in a nuclear power plant.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operates manually controlled equipment and remotely controlled equipment from locations other than the central control room.


• Determines operating status of equipment from previous shift personnel and log entries.


• Checks cause of operating problems and reports to supervisor.


• Maintains a log recording unusual events and changes in operating conditions.


• Provides direction and provides operations training of all personnel.


• Perform fire protection duties such as response to fire, rescue, hazardous material incidences, first aid requirements, logs and record keeping.


• To be assigned as needed to support decon, housekeeping, painting work and other duties as assigned by the Company.


• Performs emergency response duties as assigned.

This position requires the completion of the Equipment Operator qualification book.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet the ANSI standard for this position.


• Must also have ability to read basic diagrams and prints;


• Must pass required NRC license physical examination. Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of this position.


• Must pass the POSS and BMST


• May be subject to certification and recertification with periodic reviews if required by NRC or industry standards.


• Must meet requirement of NRC psychological testing regulations.


• Must satisfactorily complete Plant Access Training and complete the Radiation Safety Training including Respirator Qualifications and maintain unescorted access.


• Must complete fire brigade member qualifications based on operational needs.


• May be required to obtain CPR certification based on operational needs.


• Must complete Radwaste Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of technical experience, which includes any of the following: work performed in power production, petrochemical or other industrial process plants during operational, maintenance, design, or training activities. Alternative relevant experience examples include operation and maintenance of equipment, such as HVAC, electrical and maintenance technicians. OR


• 2 years of experience in operations or maintenance of a non-generating nuclear power facility (e.g. Navy Nuclear operations or maintenance training/experience or operations or maintenance experience at a DOE facility) OR


• A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related science program OR


• An Associates of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology or related science program OR


• 43 credit hours of post-secondary education of which 75% (at least 8 courses or 32 hours) is advanced math, physics, chemistry and/or engineering/engineering technology.