Sr Reactor Operator In Training

Job Summary

A Senior Reactor Operator in Training position is available in the Operations Department at Dominion Energy Power Stations. Upon successful completion of the training program, incumbents will be trained to provide technical and operational leadership to assist with the supervision of licensed and non-licensed nuclear operators on an assigned shift.

Trainees are being prepared to be responsible for 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.

The training for licensure as a Unit Supervisor will include:

• Preparation for exercising control over the conduct of maintenance operations on all plant equipment during the shift.
• 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 and computer controls.
• 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 operators in the development and continuing training programs.

Upon being licensed, may be designated to relieve the Shift Manager and 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 shutting down the plant due to emergent problems. 

The company is actively seeking Navy Junior Officer/Seasoned Chief veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.

May be required to become a member of the Emergency Response Organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required

• A total of 7 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 

• HS diploma or GED plus the equivalent of 60 hours of college level instruction in math, chemistry, materials, reactor theory, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electrical and reactor control theory.
• has 1 year 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;
• has 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;
• has 24 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 titles include Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer. or;
• has a BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences or;
• a professional engineer license and 18 months or more of responsible nuclear power plant experience. 

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities

• demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the operation of nuclear reactor, turbine generator equipment and related computer controls or;
• has successfully completed the Naval Nuclear Program and has related work experience. 
• demonstrates a sincere respect for the need for attention to all matters affecting nuclear safety. 
• demonstrated leadership skill and ability to provide clear work direction, develop work schedules, and make decisions. 
• skilled in problem solving and problem resolution.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: 

Bachelor

Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering, Engineering Technology

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Holds or has held a Reactor Operator (RO) license or has B.S. degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences or holds a professional engineer license.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required