Nuclear Operations Tech I: Plant Systems & Safety

Duke Energy; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Seneca, SC seeks Nuclear Operations Technicians to perform surveillances, operate plant equipment, and participate in Fire Brigade duties. Onsite mobility applies.

The role outlines a clear path from Auxiliary Operator toward Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator with plant-specific training and NRC licensing steps. Applicants should meet high school diploma requirements and related qualifications.

Qualifications

• Nuclear Operations Tech I High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Nuclear Operations Tech II High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• Minimum 1 of following: 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)
• Naval Nuclear experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)
• Military experience specifically in Operations and/or Maintenance
• Previous Maintenance experience (valve, pipefitting, welding)
• Electrical and Mechanical backgrounds
• Engineering degrees OR technical degrees for majority
• 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

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).

Job description

Duke Energy in Seneca, SC seeks Nuclear Operations Technicians to perform surveillances, operate plant equipment, and participate in Fire Brigade duties. Onsite mobility applies.

The role outlines a clear path from Auxiliary Operator toward Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator with plant-specific training and NRC licensing steps. Applicants should meet high school diploma requirements and related qualifications.