Sr. Reactor Operator - In Training

Luminant; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The program leads to an NRC Senior Reactor Operator license and oversees reactor operations, with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule covering days, nights and weekends. During training, you will complete systems, simulator, and in-field phases, then assume direct oversight of operators and field staff to ensure safe and reliable plant operations while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology or physical sciences (or professional engineer license) is acceptable with relevant supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Authorize maintenance and testing activities to ensure equipment status is maintained.
• Implement Emergency Operating procedures and stabilize the plant during emergencies or abnormal conditions.
• Evaluate and respond to issues, findings, open items, and requests from inside and outside the organization.
• Oversee special projects as directed by Operations leadership.
• Review design and license changes for procedure impact and support outages and outages projects.
• Direct operating shift personnel on rotating 12-hour shifts and coordinate reactor plant operations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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 Summary while in training to obtain an NRC License

The initial license trainee will engage in a combination of classroom instruction, simulator training, and on-the-job experience, to acquire the essential skill and knowledge to meet the qualification for a Senior Reactor Operator License holder. Upon completion of the following, the candidate will be fully licensed by the NRC to supervise the operations of the reactor control room:

• Completion of Systems Phase
• Completion of Simulator Integrated Plant Operations Phase
• Completion of Simulator Casualties Phase
• Completion of required in field time
• Completion of required qualification cards
• Passing the NRC license Exam

Job Summary as a Senior Reactor Operator

Provide direct oversight of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station operations including directing Reactor Operators in controlling plant operations, Equipment Operators in field operations, procedure use and tagging evolutions

Job Description

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 dutiesincluding standing watch on rotating 12-hour shifts and coordinating and directing the operation of the nuclear power plant’s systems. Shift work, continuous training with periodic examinations, and respirator qualification are all requirements of this position.

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 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.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio

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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