Nuclear Operations Technician I / Nuclear Operations Technician II - Oconee Nuclear Station

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Nuclear Operations Technician I / Nuclear Operations Technician II *** Anticipated start date will be February 8, 2027 *** “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”. “December 2026 Engineering graduates can be considered for Nuclear Operations Tech II level" 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 following: - 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, pipefitting, 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 Specific Requirements - 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) Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility