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Senior Reactor Operator - Nuclear Operations

Westinghouse Electric·Etna, PA, 15223 +1 more…·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Senior Reactor Operator role supporting Westinghouse's nuclear operations across operating PWR fleets and next-generation reactors (AP1000, AP300 SMR, eVinci microreactor). You will leverage your licensed SRO experience to develop and validate operating procedures, test protocols, and commissioning documentation for plants worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Apply integrated plant operations knowledge to develop and update control room operating procedures for normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions
  • Validate operational scenarios in control room simulators before training reactor operators and implementing in plants globally
  • Develop test procedures supporting commissioning of new plants (AP1000) to demonstrate component and system functionality from pre-op through startup phases
  • Develop plant operation and operating procedures for Westinghouse eVinci Micro Reactor and AP300 Small Modular Reactor designs
  • Author NOPs, AOPs, EOPs, FSGs, and related operational documents for the operating fleet and new designs
  • Collaborate with plant designers and licensed reactor operators to define safe and efficient nuclear plant operation methods
  • Support commissioning of new plants worldwide as an operating and test procedure author
  • Integrate operating experience and new scenarios into procedures for both the operating fleet and next-generation reactors

Qualifications

  • 20+ years experience as a licensed Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator in a Commercial Nuclear Power Plant (PWR), or qualified SRO Instructor experience
  • Held a Senior Reactor Operator License for a Power Reactor in the past 5 years OR been an active Operating Procedure Writer for a Power Reactor in the past 5 years
  • Detailed knowledge of PWR operation, systems, components, and procedures
  • U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status (sponsorship not available)

Location

Contract role based at Westinghouse World Headquarters in Cranberry Twp, PA; remote candidates considered

Job details

FieldOperations
LocationEtna, PA, 15223 +1 more…
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

SRO LicensePWRAP1000AP300SMReVinci MicroreactorOperating ProceduresCommissioning

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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