Nuclear Operations Technician or Nuclear Operations Technician II - Robinson Nuclear Plant

Position: Nuclear Operations Technician I or Nuclear Operations Technician II - Robinson Nuclear Plant
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*** Anticipated start date will be June 1st    ******“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy”.
***** Nuc Ops Tech I OR Nuc Ops Tech II
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**** Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.
**** Position Summary
** Nuclear Operator Technicians are responsible for performing surveillances throughout the plant as well as operating valves and equipment in the plant.
** Responsibilities
* ** Serve as an active member of station Fire Brigade
* Reporting on system and component status using computerized round process in order to keep supervision informed
* Starting and stopping plant equipment as directed by operating procedures
* Performing tests and checks on operability of system components (e.g., leakage)
* Isolating and restoring equipment
* Outdoor surveillance required year-round on both day and night shift
* On-going training expectations are required to maintain proficiency in this job hierarchy

While serving as the Auxiliary Operator (AO), the individual is expected to work toward advancement to a licensed position by progressing academically and in job knowledge.  This entails successfully completing a generic fundamentals training program as well as a plant specific license class leading to an NRC administered license exam. There is a progression of approximately five years going from AO to being selected for training for a Reactor Operator license (RO) and then approximately 2 years to being selected for training for a Senior Reactor Operator license (SRO).
** Working Conditions
*** Shift Work
* Frequent Overtime  + Weekend / Holiday Work  + Testing Required  + Plant environment with extreme temperature ranges and high humidity  + Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels  + Ability to wear protective clothing including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves due to heavy industrial environment (rotating equipment with high temperature and high-pressure fluids up to 650f and 2235 psig)  + Includes climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing
** Basic/Required Qualifications
** Nuclear Operations Tech I
* High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Nuclear Operations Tech II
* High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
* Minimum 1 of 3  + Has held RO or SRO license at another utility  + Naval experience that meets the requirements for entering the Instant SRO program, or  + Four-year degree in engineering or the equivalent (i.e., a degree in engineering technology or the physical sciences that includes course work in physics, mathematics, or engineering; a professional engineer’s (PE) license obtained by passing the PE examination)
** Desired Qualifications
*** Naval Nuclear experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)
* Military experience specifically in Operations and/or Maintenance
* Previous Maintenance experience (valve, pipe fitting, welding)
* Electrical and Mechanical backgrounds
* Engineering degrees OR technical degrees for majority
* Previous experience in nuclear plant operations (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial nuclear power)
* One to three years of operations experience in industrial maintenance, boiler operations or power generation
* High degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment
* Strong mechanical aptitude
* Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively…