Seasonal Reactor Operator Trainee

RI Council 94; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

RI Council 94 seeks a Seasonal Reactor Operator Trainee to assist with the operation and maintenance of the RI Atomic Energy Commission Research Nuclear Reactor. You will work under the supervision of a licensed Senior Reactor Operator to ensure safe startup, operation, and shutdown procedures.

Candidates should have knowledge of basic reactor physics and nuclear engineering, with Reactor Operator License training and, ideally, prior volunteering at the RI Nuclear Science Center.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of elementary reactor physics and nuclear engineering.
• Ability to make immediate decisions during reactor operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs reactor pre-startup checkouts, startups, shutdown, and post shutdown checkouts.
• Performs a wide variety of reactor and facility maintenance.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Reactor physics

Nuclear engineering

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Reactor Operator License training

Job description

## Seasonal Reactor Operator TraineeApply: Nuclear Science Center: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: September 21, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR103797# **Department**Rhode Island Atomic Energy Commission# **Division**Trades# **Salary**$18.00 - $18.00# **Job Profile**JC-09340089-99 - Seasonal Reactor Operator Trainee (Non-Union Executive Branch Agency Employees)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**# **Job Requisition Number**JR103797 Seasonal Reactor Operator Trainee (Open)# **Pay Grade**C40281 H# **Classification**Seasonal Reactor Operator Trainee# **Class Definition****Seasonal Reactor Operator Trainee Required Qualifications for Appointment****General Statement of Duties:**To be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the RI Atomic Energy Commission Research Nuclear Reactor, and to do related work as required.**Supervision Received:**Works under the supervision of a licensed Senior Reactor Operator who provides general and specific instructions, and reviews completed work for regulatory compliance and safe operation of the reactor.**Illustrative Examples of Work Performed:*** Performs reactor pre-startup checkouts, startups, shutdown, and post shutdown checkouts.* Performs a wide variety of reactor and facility maintenance.* Performs related work as required.**Knowledges, Skills, and Capacities:**Possesses a thorough knowledge of elementary reactor physics and nuclear engineering with the capacity to apply that knowledge to the safe operation of the reactor. Possesses the ability to make immediate decisions and take proper action to cope with a situation which might arise during reactor operation.**Education:**Such has may have been gained through graduation from senior high school and the completion of Reactor Operator License training at the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center.**Experience:**Such as been gained through volunteering at the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center and participating in reactor operation and maintenance activities.**Special Requirement:**Must possess a Reactor Operator License issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the Rhode Island Nuclear Science Center Reactor, and must maintain such license.