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.

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