Senior Reactor Operator

Ameren Services Company; Steedman (MO); On-site; USD 105,100 - 162,900; Full time

Job summary

Ameren is seeking an Operating Supervisor at the Callaway Energy Center in mid-Missouri to lead the operations of the nuclear power generating unit, ensuring safe, legal and efficient performance. You will direct a team of about 10 employees, oversee Reactor Operators in the control room, and supervise field technicians.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and qualify under multiple pathways, including licensed reactor operator credentials or a bachelor's with nuclear

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently a Licensed Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator with 1+ year in the position.
• Previously a Licensed Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator at a commercial reactor with at least 1.5 years of experience.
• Qualified Reactor Operator (RO), Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS), Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS), or EOOW on a military reactor for 2+ years.
• Bachelor's degree with 1.5+ years of nuclear power plant experience.
• Previously Certified Senior Reactor Operator at another site or at Callaway with 2+ years in the position.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of about 10 employees.
• Direct Reactor Operators in the control room.
• Supervise Operations Technicians in the field.
• Administer the Workman's Protection Assurance Program.
• Train and develop crew members.
• Interface with nuclear and other personnel to support plant equipment.
• Promote commitment to excellence, teamwork, integrity and accountability.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and training.
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
• Potential rotation to work control or training instructor roles.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Human relations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (nuclear power related)

Licensed Reactor Operator

Senior Reactor Operator (SRO)

Military reactor experience

Job description

About the Callaway Energy Center

The Callaway Energy Center is a nuclear facility located in mid-Missouri. The Energy Center has more than 800 employees and contractors working at the facility, and it has established a strong record of safe operation throughout its 30-year operating history. The Energy Center is a highly efficient, low-cost, sustainable source of electricity for Ameren Missouri's 1.2 million customers.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About the Position

The Operating Supervisor supervises the operation of Callaway Energy Center to ensure the safe, legal and efficient operation of the nuclear power generating unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct a team of approximately 10 employees.
• Direct Reactor Operators in the control room performing procedures to maneuver and operate the plant.
• Supervise Operations Technicians in the field performing local system operations and testing.
• Administer the Workman's Protection Assurance Program.
• Train and develop crew members.
• Interface with all nuclear departments, internal company personnel, and external personnel as required to support work on plant equipment and systems.
• Maintain and promote positive behaviors in the areas of commitment to excellence, teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, and stewardship.
• Support performance improvement initiatives such as assessments, benchmarks, and the corrective action program.
• Actively participate in training to develop and broaden the skills of the Callaway Energy Center workforce.
• May be assigned to rotational positions in work control or as a training instructor.
• Assume Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties in accordance with Callaway Energy Center Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP) including responding to assigned ERO facilities within the required RERP response time.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• Currently a Licensed Reactor Operator or Licensed Senior Reactor Operator with one or more years of experience in the position;
• Previously a Licensed Reactor Operator or Licensed Senior Reactor Operator at a commercial reactor with at least 1.5 years of experience in the position;
• Qualified Reactor Operator (RO), Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS), Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS), or Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) on a military reactor for a minimum of 2 years;
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1.5 years of nuclear power plant experience;
• Previously Certified Senior Reactor Operator at another site or currently Certified Senior Reactor Operator at Callaway with at least 2 years of experience in the position.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Good leadership, decision-making, communication and human relations skills are required. After preliminary review, selected applicants must take the First Line Supervisor Test and obtain a recommended status in order to be eligible for additional selection procedures (e.g., interview) designated for this position. Qualified candidates are required to establish and maintain their permanent residence within sixty highway miles of the Callaway Energy Center. Security screening required for Callaway Energy Center access.

Working Conditions

The Operating Supervisor works a rotating shift in an office/plant environment. Additional hours and/or callouts may be required during refueling outages and emergent plant activities as the needs arise.

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range

$105,100.00 - $162,900.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.