Senior Reactor Operator in Training - Nuclear Plant Leader

Vistra Corp.; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking candidates for a Sr. Reactor Operator - In Training at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio.

The role leads to an NRC-licensed Senior Reactor Operator responsible for safe, reliable reactor operation and public safety, with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule covering days, nights, and weekends. The in-training phase combines classroom, simulator, and on-the-job instruction to achieve NRC licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree or professional license and >1.5 years in supervisory/operational role in a comparable facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Authorize maintenance and testing to ensure equipment status.
• Implement Emergency Operating Procedures and direct actions to stabilize the plant.
• Evaluate issues and coordinate responses to internal/external requests.
• Oversee special projects assigned by Operations leadership.
• Create, revise, and review EOPs and AOPs for safe plant operation.
• Review design/license changes for procedure impact and support outages.
• Direct shift personnel and coordinate 12-hour rotating shifts.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, or PE license

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking candidates for a Sr. Reactor Operator - In Training at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio.

The role leads to an NRC-licensed Senior Reactor Operator responsible for safe, reliable reactor operation and public safety, with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule covering days, nights, and weekends. The in-training phase combines classroom, simulator, and on-the-job instruction to achieve NRC licensure.