Tennessee Valley Authority

Nuclear Student Generating Plant Operator (NSGPO)

LocationDecatur, AL
Job TypeTemporary
Salary$86,655-$115,540

About This Job


Job ID: 517169


Location: DECATUR, AL


Regular/Temporary:




External - Posting Description

Nuclear Student Generating Plant Operator (NSGPO) - 517169


Organization: Nuclear Power Group


Department: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant


Location: Decatur, Alabama

Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.


Posting Open: 4/14/2025

Posting Close: 4/18/2025 at 11:59 pm EST


Starting Salary: $86,655

Upon successful completion of training program, fully-qualified Assistant Unit Operator salary is $115,540.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must answer all job-related screening questions in the application process.
Transcripts must be uploaded in your application. (Unofficial is fine; both college and high school, as applicable).

This class is targeted to begin Fall 2025


Description:

This is a 12 to 18-month training program leading to the position of Assistant Unit Operator (AUO) at a Nuclear Power Plant. The training consists of a combination of on-the-job training, classroom instruction and self-study. Assistant Unit Operators operate power station machinery, monitor in-plant parameters, and assist in testing of plant equipment.

330 hours will be served in electrical operations from selected activities for training purposes.
330 hours will be served in mechanical operations from selected activities for training purposes.
240 hours of classroom instruction will be given by an instructor. This instruction will include both electrical and mechanical phases and will be given at the rate of at least 5 days per month.


Requirements:

Must receive a qualifying score on the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) pre-entrance exam.
Will be required to progress satisfactorily on periodic examinations throughout the program.
Must meet all qualification requirements established in the training plan.


Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have at least a two-year Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited educational institution or one of the following equivalencies:

At least 43 semester credit hours (65 quarter credit hours) of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university AND have completed at least 6 semester credit hours (9 quarter credit hours) of college mathematics at or above the algebra level or two years of high school mathematics with one year at or above the algebra level. Must also have had either chemistry or physics at the high school, college, or university level.
Two or more years' work experience and training in the field of power generation or ship propulsion while a member of the armed forces AND have completed at least 6 semester credit hours (9 quarter credit hours) of college mathematics at or above the algebra level or two years of high school mathematics with one year at or above the algebra level. Must also have had either chemistry or physics at the high school, college, or university level.
Two or more years' work experience and training in power plant operations/generation while a member of a utility or industrial environment AND have completed at least 6 semester credit hours (9 quarter credit hours) of college mathematics at or above the algebra level or two years of high school mathematics with one year at or above the algebra level. Must also have had either chemistry or physics at the high school, college, or university level.
Completion of at least a 4-year union apprenticeship AND have completed at least 6 semester credit hours (9 quarter credit hours) of college mathematics at or above the algebra level or two years of high school mathematics with one year at or above the algebra level. Must also have had either chemistry or physics at the high school, college, or university level.


Supplementary Data:

Must fulfill the requirements set forth in the "Selection of Participants" section of the basic plan before eligible for selection.


Supervision Received:

Under the administrative supervision of the Assistant Power Plant Superintendent who assigns the incumbent to work under the direction of a qualified operator or an instructor.


Supervision Over Others: No supervisory duties.

PLEASE KEEP WATCH ON YOUR EMAIL AT ALL TIMES.


COMMUNICATION WILL COME VIA EMAIL.


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