Associate Nuclear Plant Operator (Shift)

Requisition ID: 92138

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Position Specific Description

The Associate Nuclear Plant Operator role is located at St. Lucie Nuclear Plant in Jensen Beach, Florida.

Job Overview

The qualified candidate will regularly and customarily be responsible for the monitoring, control and operation of nuclear station equipment for the control room. This includes the following, together with other related and incidental work.

- Starts, stops, controls and monitors nuclear reactor and auxiliary reactor systems, as required for plant operations, including taking manual control of equipment as conditions warrant. Starts, stops, controls and monitors steam turbine, main generator and auxiliary turbine generating equipment as required to maintain maximum station capability, including taking manual control of equipment as conditions warrant.

- As directed, starts, stops, adjusts, tests and operates pumps, valves, switchgear, controls and other components of systems.

- Monitors recorders and indicators within the control room for the nuclear and turbine generator systems for operation within prescribed limits. Obtains overview data and performs various calculations as required by procedure.

- 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.

- Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license including shift turnovers, log maintenance, etc.

- 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 in the procedures. Required to be familiar with the abnormal operating event procedures and system diagnostic and restoration procedures.

- Participates as a member of station fire brigade and will be required to function as fire brigade leader.

- Assists shift supervision in the performance of any and all of the duties involved in directing and coordinating the actions of the other personnel assigned to assist in operation of the station.

- Responsible to identify and correct deficient conditions through the use of the station Corrective Action program, initiating action requests for material condition issues and submitting Procedure change requests.

- Initiates Emergency Plan in accordance with implementing procedure.

- Implements tagging and system out-of-service requests, including directing others to realign valves, rack out breakers and hang tags.

- During refueling of the reactor, manipulates controls, drives, etc. and observes nuclear and radiation monitoring instruments in accordance with procedural controls. May be required to assist in refueling.

- Operates station communications equipment as required.

Individuals who are selected to fill these vacancies will enter 18-24 months of initial non-licensed operator training. Once successfully completed, the candidate will assume shift duties on an operations team. This is a shift work position. Preference for applicants who view this entry-level position as an opportunity to progress into license training for a Reactor Operator role.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding position description is intended to provide the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be a detailed description of the position or a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position, nor is it intended to indicate the exact amounts of time an individual will perform various position duties.

Required Qualifications

- Candidates must possess at least a High School Diploma or equivalent

- Aptitude Testing: Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) aptitude test required

- Trainees are required to successfully complete a License Medical Screening and Fire Brigade Screening prior to introduction into the Non Licensed Operator Training Program

- Trainees must satisfactorily complete a psychological screening

- Trainees must qualify for site unescorted access

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field is highly preferred.

- Associate of Science degree or equivalent established by meeting the criteria in one of the following options:

- NOTE: Course work in chemistry, math and physics may have been completed at the high school, college or university level, or through the Navy Nuclear Power Program.

- Forty-three or more semester-credit hours of course work from a regionally accredited college or university. This course work must include course work in chemistry, math, and physics.

- Two or more years of documented industrial operating experience or experience related to power generation, in addition to course work in chemistry, math, and physics.

- Documented training and experience applicable to nuclear propulsion (preferred) or power generation operating experience while a member of the armed forces.

- If you are a potential candidate coming from the Navy you will need to provide the following documents:

- occupation/training awards history, DD214 and the fitness and counseling

- evaluations with social security numbers and medical documentation removed.

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Employee Group: Bargaining Unit

Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Nuclear Bargaining Unit Organization: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: No

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