Nuclear Equipment Operator

Constellation Energy Corp.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Energy Corp. seeks an entry-level Equipment Operator for our nuclear facilities.

This hands-on role trains to become a Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator through a one-year initial non-licensed program and then moves to an operations team with rotating day and night shifts. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, plus one of: BS in engineering, 43 math/physics/engineering credits, or one year of power plant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or GED.
• One of: BS in engineering/related field; 43 credits in advanced math/physics/engineering; or 1 year power plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate nuclear reactor and related systems per procedures.
• Start/stop and control turbine generators and auxiliary equipment.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies and follow NRC procedures.
• Maintain logs, perform turnovers, and participate in fire brigade activities.

Skills

Nuclear training

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS in engineering/related field

43 college credits in math/physics/engineering

1 year power plant experience

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.

• Highly competitive salaries
• 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

Salary starts at $48.51/hour

Class will start March 2027

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Equipment Operator is an entry-level hands‑on position within the Operations job family and leads to becoming a licensed Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator. An SRO license can lead to the highest levels of the Nuclear industry. Individuals who are selected to fill these vacancies will enter one year of initial non‑licensed operator training. Once successfully completed, the candidate will assume shift duties on an operations team. This is a shift work position, which requires mandatory rotating day and night shifts.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The qualified candidate will be responsible for the following: Regularly and customarily is responsible for the monitoring, control and operation of nuclear station equipment for the control room. This includes the following, together with other related and incidental work.
• 1. Starts, stops, controls and monitors nuclear reactor and auxiliary reactor systems, as required for plant operations, including taking manual control of equipment as conditions warrant.
• 2. Starts, stops, controls and monitors steam turbine, main generator and auxiliary turbine generating equipment as required to maintain maximum station capability, including taking manual control of equipment as conditions warrant.
• 3. As directed, starts, stops, adjusts, tests and operates pumps, valves, switchgear, controls and other components of systems.
• 4. Monitors recorders and indicators within the control room for the nuclear and turbine generator systems for operation within prescribed limits. Obtains overview data and performs various calculations as required by procedure.
• 5. Responds to plant indicators and alarms in accordance with plant procedures including identifying those parameters that are indicative of an emergency condition and initiating designated actions.
• 6. Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license including shift turnovers, log maintenance, etc.
• 7. Responds to and takes action as required in mitigating consequences of plant transient. Required to be thoroughly familiar with entry conditions and cautions for the emergency operating procedure and the basis of each step in the procedures. Required to be familiar with the abnormal operating event procedures and system diagnostic and restoration procedures.
• 8. Participates as a member of station fire brigade and will be required to function as fire brigade leader.
• 9. Assists shift supervision in the performance of any and all of the duties involved in directing and coordinating the actions of the other personnel assigned to assist in operation of the station.
• 10. Responsible to identify and correct deficient conditions through the use of the station Corrective Action program, initiating action requests for material condition issues and submitting Procedure change requests.
• 11. Initiates Emergency Plan in accordance with implementing procedure.
• 12. Implements tagging and system out-of-service requests, including directing others to realign valves, rack out breakers and hang tags.
• 13. During refueling of the reactor, manipulates controls, drives, etc. and observes nuclear and radiation monitoring instruments in accordance with procedural controls. May be required to assist in refueling.
• 14. Operates station communications equipment as required.
• Individuals who are selected to fill these vacancies will enter one year of initial non-licensed operator training. Once successfully completed, the candidate will assume shift duties on an operations team. This is a shift work position. Preference for applicants who view this entry-level position as an opportunity to progress into license training for a Reactor Operator or a Senior Reactor Operator role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must possess a High school Diploma or GED
• AND one of the following:
• 2 years of non-generating nuclear power facility (e.g. Navy Nuclear training/experience or experience at a DOE facility) OR
• A Bachelor 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. OR
• 1 year Power Plant Experience, which includes any of the following: work performed in fossil-fueled or nuclear-fueled electric power production plants during preoperational, startup testing or operational activities. Experience in petrochemical; similar process plants; or steam propulsion plant design, construction, technical support, operation, maintenance, or training instruction.