Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Health Physics
About this role
The Equipment Operator operates or monitors the operation of all plant equipment outside the central Control Room in such a manner as to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The Equipment Operator works cooperatively with all plant service organizations for the effective performance of duties that interface with plant operations.
Responsibilities
- Observes and operates nuclear power plant systems and components and performs functions of an operating nature required for safe, efficient plant operations.
- Communicates with the Control Room and participates in maintaining a mutual awareness of changing plant conditions and events which affect, or could affect, operation of the plant.
- Performs procedure writing verification and review, chemical and radiological sampling and analysis, housekeeping, and documentation.
- Performs nuclear fuel handling, inspections, and core refueling.
- Functions as a member or leader of the plant Emergency Team, Hazardous Materials Response Team, and Fire Brigade.
- Works independently on tasks for which qualified.
- REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEA Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field (i.e. engineering, maintenance, chemistry, health physics).
- OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field.
- OR five years of nuclear navy experience which includes nuclear prototype school completion.
- OR a high school diploma, or GED, and six years of experience in a technical field.
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