Nuclear Equipment Operator

Nuclear Equipment Operator

Starting salary is $48.51/hour

Class starting September 15th, 2026

Job Description

Regularly and customarily is responsible for the monitoring, control and operation of nuclear station equipment for the control room.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors recorders and indicators within control room for the nuclear and turbine generator systems for operation within prescribed limits. Obtains overview data and performs various calculations as required
• Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license including shift turnovers, maintenance log etc
• Responds to plant indicators and alarms in accordance with plant procedures including identifying those parameters that are indicative of an emergency condition and initiating designated actions
• Responds to and takes action as required in mitigating consequences of plant transient. Required to be thoroughly familiar with entry conditions and cautions for the emergency operating procedure and the basis of each step.
• Participates as a member of the station fire brigade and will be required to function as a fire brigade leader
• Responsible in identifying and correcting deficient conditions through the use of the station Corrective Action Program, initiating action requests for material condition issues and submitting procedure change request as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in engineering, engineering technology or a related science field or equivalency*
• * Equivalency for Associates of Science degree is established by meeting the criteria below:
• 43 credit hours of post secondary education of which 75% (at least 8 courses or 32 hours) is advanced math, physics, chemistry and/ or engineering/engineering technology. Transcripts will be required to verify coursework.
• OR Documented training and experience applicable to power generation operating experience while a member of the Nuclear Navy Program.
• Must pass a pre-employment POSS and BMST test
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear facility as a critical group member
• Must meet TQ-AA-F10-150 eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in engineering, engineering technology or a related science field