Senior Reactor Operator (Unit Supervisor)

Outland Recruiting; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Pennsylvania seeks a Senior Reactor Operator (Unit Supervisor) to oversee plant operations and direct control operators during emergencies. The role requires significant experience in reactor operation and a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include monitoring plant performance and maintaining safety protocols. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the operation of the Susquehanna Nuclear Generating Station.

Qualifications

• 1 year as Active Reactor Operator at a comparable facility.
• 1.5 years as Senior Reactor Operator at a noncomparable facility.
• 2 years in a reactor operator equivalent position at a military reactor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operation and operator performance.
• Direct actions of Plant Control Operators in emergencies.
• Authorize maintenance activities on assigned unit.

Skills

Monitor plant operation

Respond to system abnormalities

Leadership and motivation

Emergency situation management

Supervision of fuel handling

Education

BS degree in engineering or related sciences

Job description

About the job Senior Reactor Operator (Unit Supervisor)

Upon successful completion of training qualifications and gaining licensure, the Unit Supervisor will be assigned to rotating shift work.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor plant operation and operator performance.
• Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnose cause and recommend corrective action.
• Authorize performance of maintenance activities on assigned unit and approve changes in equipment and system operational status.
• Direct actions of Plant Control Operators in emergency situations in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate fuel handling activities.
• Provide leadership by conveying organizational values, and influencing and motivating individuals toward individual/group goal achievement.
• Earn and Maintain a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license for the Susquehanna Nuclear Generating Station.

Candidate Qualifications

Total education and power plant experience must meet one of the following criteria:

• 1 year or more as an Active Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator at a commercial power reactor facility of the same vendor and vintage
• 1.5 years or more as an Active Reactor Operator or senior Reactor Operator at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility or at a noncomparable commercial power reactor facility
• 2 years or more in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods)

BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology, or related sciences, or a professional engineering license or nontraditional degree and total responsible nuclear power plant experience greater than the following: