Sr. Reactor Operator - In Training

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp); Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, OH seeks a Sr. Reactor Operator in Training to complete the NRC Initial License Training at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. Upon successful training, you will obtain and maintain an SRO license and oversee the safe operation of the plant.

This role requires rotating 12-hour shifts covering nights, days, and evenings, with 24/7 operations, including weekends and holidays, to ensure safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to meet multiple licensing and qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Authorize maintenance and testing activities to ensure equipment status is maintained.
• Follow Emergency Operating procedures and stabilize the plant during abnormal conditions.
• Evaluate issues and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Oversee special projects and support outages and other initiatives.
• Review design changes for procedure impact and support NRC compliance.
• Review system documentation and provide operability assessment during off-normal conditions.
• Assist in developing refueling sequences and ensure readiness for shutdowns.

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

• 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

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