Auxiliary Operator Trainee

Constellation Energy·Ontario, New York·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Trainee operator role at a nuclear power station under direct supervision. You'll perform operational activities including equipment monitoring, system operations, valve alignments, and control room duties while learning nuclear facility operations under NRC-licensed supervision.

Responsibilities

—Start, stop, adjust, test and operate pumps, valves, switchgear, controls and other system components as directed
—Perform log taking, equipment evaluation, system valve alignments, and administrative duties
—Monitor recorders and indicators in control room for nuclear and turbine generator systems to ensure operation within prescribed limits
—Manipulate controls and observe nuclear and radiation monitoring instruments during reactor refueling in accordance with procedural controls
—Implement tagging and system out-of-service requests, directing others to realign valves and hang tags
—Initiate Emergency Plan procedures in accordance with implementing guidelines
—Obtain overview data and perform calculations as required by procedure
—Operate station communications systems
—Participate as member of station fire brigade and function as fire brigade leader when required
—Perform shift turnovers and maintain operational logs in accordance with NRC license requirements
—Monitor plant indicators and alarms; identify emergency conditions and initiate designated actions
—Respond to plant transients and take action to mitigate consequences
—Identify and correct deficient conditions through the Corrective Action program
—Assist shift supervision in directing and coordinating actions of assigned personnel
—May be required to assist in reactor refueling operations

Qualifications

—High school diploma or equivalent
—Satisfactory completion of Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) test and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST)
—Nuclear unescorted access eligibility
—One of the following: 1 year of technical experience in power production, petrochemical or industrial process plants (operational, maintenance, design, or training); OR operation and maintenance experience with HVAC, electrical, or maintenance equipment; OR 2 years' experience in operations or maintenance at non-generating nuclear facilities (Navy Nuclear or DOE facility); OR Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (engineering, engineering technology, or related science); OR Associates degree in technical discipline; OR 43+ credit hours of post-secondary education with 75% (at least 32 hours) in advanced math, physics, chemistry, and/or engineering