Sr Reactor Operator In Training

 

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

 

To help build its workforce for the future, Dominion Energy Nuclear will be strategically adding Senior Reactor Operators in Training (SROIT) at its V.C. Summer Nuclear Power Station.

 

A Senior Reactor Operator In Training is being prepared to manage the overall safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a nuclear power plant, under all conditions, in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's regulations and Dominion's Operating Specifications and Standards.  Upon successful completion of the 18-24 month licensed training program (classroom phase), incumbents will be qualified to provide technical and operational leadership to assist with the supervision of licensed and non-licensed nuclear operators on an assigned shift.

 

 The training for licensure as a Unit Supervisor will include:

• Ensuring shift operations are conducted in accordance with requirements of the license, technical specifications, and station procedures
• Providing operational oversight for nuclear reactor, turbine generator equipment, related systems
• Responsibilities may also include interfacing with transmission facility during assigned shift
• Preparation for coordinating operational activities required to support normal or abnormal conditions, maintenance evaluations, and testing of equipment
• Monitoring and evaluating operator professional development and continuing training programs
• May be required to become a member of the Emergency Response Organization.

 

Upon being licensed, a SRO may be designated to assume command and control of the Unit. Duties, at all times, will include responsibility for the safe operation of assigned plant and the protection of personnel, both plant and civilian. Unit Supervisor trainees will direct the work of licensed and non-licensed operators during 520 hours of in plant time during training with a licensed SRO providing oversight of their activities. Once licensed, incumbents will be authorized to make decisions regarding operation of the unit under normal and abnormal operating conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.

 

At all times, the SRO must demonstrate leadership and sincere attention to all matters affecting nuclear safety. They must be skilled in giving clear work direction, making decisions, and problem resolution.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

To be qualified for the SRO IT, one must meet the following minimum requirements:

• A total of seven years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience.

 

 In addition to the above requirement, one of the following must be met:

 

 Non-Degreed Candidate:

• 12 month or more experience as an active reactor operator or senior reactor operator at a commercial power reactor facility of the same vendor or vintage, or
• 18 months or more as an active reactor operator or senior reactor operator at a comparable PWR facility or noncomparable commercial power reactor facility, or
• 18 months or more in a position equivalent to reactor operator position at a military reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods). Qualifying title include: Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Watch Office, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor.

 

 Degreed Candidate:

• BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences with nuclear power plant staff experience for at least 18 months for a comparable facility, 27 months for a noncomparable facility, or
• Nuclear power plant staff experience can include: plant equipment controls; integrated operations procedures; operations; maintenance; engineering; radiological support; modifications; maintenance planning; work control; chemistry; or accredited training.

 

 Other Candidates: