Sr. Reactor Operator - In Training

Vistra Energy; Carroll Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy seeks a Sr. Reactor Operator - In Training at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio.

The role involves completing Initial License Training to obtain an SRO license and then safely operating the nuclear reactor, under a rotating 12-hour shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and must meet licensure requirements.
• 1 year Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator license at a B&W PWR or 1.5 years at a Non‑B&W PWR or a BWR.
• 1.5 years or more in a position equivalent to Reactor Operator (or Supervisor) at a military reactor.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology or physical sciences, or professional engineer license, and more than 1.5 years as a qualified non‑licensed operator or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Authorize maintenance and testing activities to ensure equipment status is maintained.
• Implement Emergency Operating procedures and direct steps to stabilize the plant after emergencies or abnormal conditions.
• Evaluate and respond to issues, findings, open items, and requests from internal and external sources.
• Oversee special projects determined by the Operations Director/Operations Managers.
• Create, revise, and review Emergency Operating Procedures and Abnormal Operating Procedures for safe operation.

Skills

Reactor Operator license

Senior Reactor Operator license

Nuclear plant experience

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The Sr. Reactor Operator - In Training must complete Initial License Training class at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station, in Oak Harbor, Ohio. Upon completion of training, the successful candidate will obtain and maintain a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license. As an SRO, you will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Davis-Besse nuclear reactor, as well as protecting the health and safety of the public and the environment. This responsibility includes working a rotating shift schedule (midnights, days and afternoons) that covers operations 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities

• Authorize maintenance and testing activities to ensure equipment status is maintained.
• Responsible for implementing Emergency Operating procedures and directing the required procedural steps to stabilize the plant following emergency or abnormal conditions.
• Evaluate and respond to issues, findings, open items, and requests originating internally and externally from the organization.
• Oversee special projects determined by the Operations Director/Operations Managers.
• Responsible for creating, revising, and reviewing Emergency Operating Procedures and Abnormal Operating Procedures to support safe, efficient, cost‑effective operation of the Nuclear Generating Station Units.
• Responsible for reviewing design and license changes for procedure impact, performing 10CFR50.59 applicability reviews and Station Qualified Reviewer (SQR) reviews, and supporting outages and various special projects.
• Review system documentation including P&ID and design descriptions.
• Provide operability review for systems specifically during off‑normal conditions.
• Assist in developing refueling sequences and ensure systems can accommodate shutdown and refueling operations.
• Directing operating shift personnel in the performance of plant duties including standing watch on rotating 12‑hour shifts and coordinating and directing the operation of the nuclear power plant's systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and must meet at least one or more of the following:
• 1 year Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator license at a B&W PWR or 1.5 years at a Non‑B&W PWR or a BWR.
• 1.5 years or more in a position equivalent to Reactor Operator (or Supervisor) at a military reactor (i.e., Power Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor). Must have 1.5 years after qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or physical sciences, or professional engineer license, and more than 1.5 years as a qualified non‑licensed operator or a supervisor or manager in work control, operations, engineering, outage management, maintenance, radiation protection, chemistry, or accredited training at a comparable (BWR or PWR) facility.
• Managerial, staff engineer, or supervisor experience at non‑comparable plant may be credited on a 1.5:1.0 basis (i.e., over 2.25 years required for non‑comparable facility), and 3 years required for a nontraditional degree.

Locations: Oak Harbor, Ohio

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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