Senior Reactor Engineer - Nuclear Operations

Talantir; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protec

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Position

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services, a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, invites experienced nuclear professionals to join a contract Senior Reactor Operator role at Westinghouse World Headquarters in Cranberry Township, PA, with remote options.

You will apply extensive knowledge of EOPs, participate in new plant designs and the AP1000 fleet, and collaborate with global customers to ensure safe, compliant plant operation.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience as a licensed Reactor Operator or SRO instructor.
• Senior Reactor Operator license in past 5 years or active SOP writer in past 5 years.
• Detailed knowledge of PWR operation, systems, components and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update control room operating procedures for normal, abnormal and emergency conditions.
• Validate scenarios in control room simulators and train operators worldwide.
• Scope includes operating fleet and next generation plants (SMR/microreactor).
• Develop test procedures for commissioning new plants (e.g., AP1000).
• Create procedures for Westinghouse eVinci and AP300 designs to ensure safe operation.
• Collaborate with customers and teams to define best and safest plant operation.

Skills

Licensed Reactor Operator

Senior Reactor Operator

PWR operation

Operating procedures

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Opportunity Overview

We have a dynamic, diverse opportunity available for a formerly licensed Senior Reactor Operator. This is a contract role based at Westinghouse World Headquarters in Cranberry Twp, PA but will consider remote candidates. You will report to the Sr. Manager, Engineering Nuclear Operations, Training, and Commissioning. As a Senior Reactor Operator, you will use your knowledge in Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), for new plant design and the operating PWR fleet (including AP1000). You will work on the new generation of reactors like the AP300 SMR and eVinci microreactor, the new fleet of AP1000 and the operating fleet from all over the world.

Your Day-to-Day

• Apply knowledge about integrated plant operations to develop/update the way control room operators run plants with operating procedures in normal, abnormal and emergency conditions.
• Validate various scenarios in control room simulators, before training reactor operators with them and implementing them in plants worldwide.
• Scope of work will include the operating fleet (integrating operating experience and new scenarios) and the next generation of nuclear plants (SMR and microreactors), giving you learning and development opportunities in both worlds.
• Develop test procedures supporting commissioning of new plants (like the AP1000) to demonstrate the functionality of components and systems from pre-op testing through the startup phases.
• Develop plant operation and operating procedure for the Westinghouse eVinci Micro Reactor and AP300 Small Modular Reactor designs to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Work with existing customers and internal team to develop NOPs, AOPs, EOPs, FSGs, and other related documents for the operating fleet including the AP1000.
• Collaboration with new plant designers and licensed reactor operators to define the best and safest way to operate nuclear plants.
• As an author of operating and test procedures, you may support the commissioning of new plants worldwide.

Who You Are

• 20+ years of experience working as a licensed Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator in a Commercial Nuclear Power Plant (PWR) or experience as a qualified SRO Instructor.
• Held a Senior Reactor Operator License for a Power Reactor in the past 5 years OR has been an active Operating Procedure Writer for a Power Reactor in the past 5 years.
• We require detailed knowledge of PWR operation, systems, components, and procedures.
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status required (sponsorship not available).

Our Safety Pledge to You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $70.00/hour to $80.00/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities