Reactor Operator - Nuclear
Company: Constellation Energy
Location: East Petersburg
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
COMPANY OVERVIEWAs the nation's largest producer of clean,
carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose:
accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been
the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and
we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow,
thrive, and contribute. -Our culture and employee experience make
it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're
creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people
are the driving force behind our success. -At Constellation, you
can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and
make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges,
we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join
us to lead the clean energy future. -TOTAL REWARDSConstellation
offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees
thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive
compensation and benefits that support both employees and their
families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to
highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with
company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive
medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness
program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and
much more. -Nuclear Reactor Operators for the Crane Clean Energy
Center in Middletown, PA (near Harrisburg)Starting rate for this
role is $61.90. - PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE POSITION:Upon the successful
completion of Initial License Training (including attainment of
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Reactor Operator (RO) License),
operate the Nuclear Power Station in accordance with the Licensed
Reactor Operators responsibilities as defined in the station
operating procedures and in accordance with Operations Department
and station policies and practices. -In class:
- Candidates attending class with the intent of attaining an RO
License.
- Classroom lessons, study time, exam time, and field time
required to attain licensed status.
- Other duties as assigned to support site operations.
- Successful completion of Initial Training and/or Watch Station
Qualifications
- Pass company and NRC issued exams to attain RO license.Once
licensed:
- Operate the plant in accordance with approved procedures and
within the Limiting Conditions for Operation of the Technical
Specifications to ensure the reactor is operated in a safe,
conservative, and efficient manner at all times.
- Monitor the reactor and ensure reactor operation remains within
established bands.
- Monitor all assigned control room panels and notify the Unit
Supervisor regarding unusual or unexpected conditions.
- Maintain cognizance of the activities and work impacting the
unit, and the work of the assist RO(s) assigned to the unit.
- Ensure a narrative log of activities occurring on the assigned
unit during the shift is maintained.
- Perform clearance activities.
- Coordinate liquid radwaste releases and transfers with the
Reactor Operators and the Radwaste Equipment Operators
- Perform electrical switching from the Control Room.
- Be available for on-call status, rotating shifts - including
holiday and weekend work, and serve on the Emergency Response
Organization.Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Successfully pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS)
and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST) pre-employment tests
successfully.
- Pass NRC-required physical examination for licensed
operators.
- Ability to complete fire brigade member qualifications based on
Operational needs, including physical qualifications (ability to
wear a respirator and wear 20-pound oxygen tank). For Fire Brigade
and while standing watch in case of fire must wear respirators in
control room.
- Obtain unescorted access to Constellation&rsquos nuclear
power plants.Meet or exceed one of the following:
- 6 months performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed
operator on-site at the Constellation nuclear power plant for which
you are applying as an RO (qualified for all power block and safety
system operational duties). Must have 18 months total Power Plant
experience.
- 12 months experience performing plant operational duties as a
qualified non-licensed operator at a comparable nuclear facility or
18 months at a noncomparable nuclear facility (qualified for all
power block and safety system operational duties). Comparable is
PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR, and non-comparable is PWR to BWR or BWR
to PWR. Must have 18 months total Power Plant experience.
- 6 months performing plant operational duties as an ACTIVE
licensed reactor operator at a comparable nuclear facility or 12
months experience at a non-comparable commercial power reactor
operator facility. Comparable is PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR, and
non-comparable is PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR. - Must have 18 months
total Power Plant experience.
- 18 months in position equivalent to the reactor operator
position at a miliary Navy Reactor (qualified to manipulate or
direct the manipulation of control rods. The equivalent positions
are Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch / Propulsion
Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor / Propulsion
Plant Watch Supervisor.
- 27 months of experience performed in a non-nuclear power
production plant during preoperational, startup testing or
operational activities. -Other acceptable experience includes plant
design, construction, technical support, operation, maintenance, or
training instruction with respect to petrochemical similar process
plants or steam propulsion plants. -
Keywords: Constellation Energy, Frederick , Reactor Operator - Nuclear, Other , East Petersburg, Maryland
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