Nuclear Operations Technician I or Nuclear Operations Technician II - Harris Nuclear Plant

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- Anticipated start date will be June 1st *

“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”. "May 2026 Engineering graduates can be considered for Nuclear Operations Tech II level" Nuc Ops Tech I OR Nuc Ops Tech II OPS Pipeline Hiring 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 3

- 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

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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