Nuclear Operations Technician or Nuclear Operations Technician II - Catawba Nuclear Station

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

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Nuclear Operator Technicians are responsible for performing surveillances throughout the plant as well as operating valves and equipment in the plant.

• 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).

• 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

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)

• 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 with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
• Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

• This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Respirator Clearance/SCBA
• Fire Brigade
• Mandatory hearing protection program
• Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
• Successful completion of pre-employment aptitude testing is required
• Must be able to obtain nuclear access
• Successful completion of Basic Operator Training (BOT)

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Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.