Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator – Control Room Leader

Aalo Atomics; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Corporate Gym Membership

Competitive salary

Job summary

Aalo Atomics in Idaho Falls, ID, seeks a Senior Reactor Operator to operate and supervise the Aalo-X reactor from the control room under the Shift Manager, monitor conditions, and ensure safe startup, testing, power operation, shutdown, and maintenance.

You will lead operators, follow procedures, respond to alarms, and participate in training, design input, and incident reviews while maintaining compliance with NRC and DOE standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of reactor theory, thermodynamics, and safety protocols.
• Ability to supervise and train control-room staff and operators.
• Familiarity with startup/shutdown, power changes, and reactivity management.

Responsibilities

• Operate or direct operation of the reactor and associated systems from the control room.
• Lead startups, shutdowns, power changes, and emergency response within scope and training.
• Oversee plant maintenance and testing to ensure safety and compliance.
• Participate in design reviews and provide end-user input.
• Maintain awareness of reactor power, reactivity, and operating limits.
• Identify trends, communicate concerns, and recommend conservative actions.
• Coach operators and participate in ongoing training and qualification boards.
• Support event analysis and corrective actions with thorough documentation.

Education

NRC Senior Reactor Operator license

DOE SRO certification/EOOW experience

Navy Reactor Operator experience

Job description

Aalo Atomics in Idaho Falls, ID, seeks a Senior Reactor Operator to operate and supervise the Aalo-X reactor from the control room under the Shift Manager, monitor conditions, and ensure safe startup, testing, power operation, shutdown, and maintenance.

You will lead operators, follow procedures, respond to alarms, and participate in training, design input, and incident reviews while maintaining compliance with NRC and DOE standards.