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Talen Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Berwick, PA · On-site

$138K/yr

Earn and Maintain a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license for the Susquehanna Nuclear Generating Station. * Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Windsor, PA · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Peach Bottom Generating Station located in Delta, PA . The primary purpose of ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Atwood, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Clinton Nuclear Power Sation in Clinton, IL. Primary Purpose of Position The ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Essex, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Braidwood Nuclear Power Sation in Braceville, IL. These Initial License Trainees ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Clinton, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Clinton Nuclear Power Sation in Clinton, IL. Primary Purpose of Position The ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Champaign, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Clinton Nuclear Power Sation in Clinton, IL. Primary Purpose of Position The ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Ottawa, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting LaSalle Nuclear Power Sation in Marseilles, IL. These Initial License Trainees ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Sheridan, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting LaSalle Nuclear Power Sation in Marseilles, IL. These Initial License Trainees ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Newark, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting LaSalle Nuclear Power Sation in Marseilles, IL. These Initial License Trainees ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Elwood, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Braidwood Nuclear Power Sation in Braceville, IL. These Initial License Trainees ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Mahomet, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Clinton Nuclear Power Sation in Clinton, IL. Primary Purpose of Position The ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Verona, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Braidwood Nuclear Power Sation in Braceville, IL. These Initial License Trainees ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Dwight, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Dresden Nuclear Station in Morris, IL. These Initial License Trainees (ILT) are ...

Constellation Energy

Senior Reactor Operator

Byron, IL · On-site

$159K - $191K/yr

Constellation is seeking Initial License Trainees (ILT) to become a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) supporting Bryon Nuclear Power Station located in Byron, IL. These Initial License Trainees ...

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Senior Reactor Operator

Senior Reactor Operator

Talen Energy

Berwick, PA • On-site

$138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Talen Energy rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
Unit Supervisors (SROs) assist the Shift Managers in their duties and assume their direct responsibilities in the event of the unavailability of the Shift Managers. Unit Supervisors direct the manipulation of unit controls. The Shift Managers and Unit Supervisors participate in operator training, retraining and requalification activities from the standpoint of providing guidance, direction, and instruction to shift personnel as well as pursuing academic work to keep their SRO licenses current. As assigned by the Manager Nuclear Operations, the Shift Managers and Unit Supervisors review procedures as they apply to startup, shutdown, power operation, load changes, fuel handling, emergency situations, and surveillance activities from the standpoint of safety, accuracy, and experience gained as a result of operation.
The Unit Supervisor is responsible for Control Room activities for his or her respective unit in order to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC. When performing in the role of Field Supervisor position, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for local operation of plant equipment and activities performed outside the Control Room. This includes providing direction and supervision to Plant Control Operators and Nuclear Plant Operators.
The successful candidate(s) must first participate in the station's Licensed Operator's Training Program and successfully complete the training and testing required to earn a Senior Reactor Operator's (SRO) license.
  • The senior operator is the individual who directly supervises the activities of licensed operators.
  • Monitor plant operation and operator performance.
  • Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnose cause and recommend corrective action.
  • Authorize performance of maintenance activities on assigned unit and approve changes in equipment and system operational status.
  • Direct actions of Plant Control Operators in emergency situations in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
  • Supervise and coordinate fuel handling activities.
  • Provide leadership by conveying organizational values and influencing and motivating individuals toward individual/group goal achievement.
  • Earn and Maintain a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license for the Susquehanna Nuclear Generating Station.
  • Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • Total education and power plant experience must meet one of the following criteria:
  • A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year or more as an Active Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator at a commercial power reactor facility of the same vendor and vintage OR
  • 1.5 years or more as an Active Reactor Operator or senior Reactor Operator at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility or at a noncomparable commercial power reactor facility
  • OR 2 years or more in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods such as a reactor operator, engineering officer of the watch, propulsion plant watch officer, engineering watch supervisor, or propulsion plant watch supervisor).
  • AND BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology or related sciences, or a professional engineering license or nontraditional degree and total responsible nuclear power plant experience greater than the following:
  • 18 months for a comparable facility
  • 27 months for a noncomparable facility
  • 36 months for a nontraditional degree
  • Satisfactory physical and mental condition as evidenced by successfully passing company-provided examinations in accordance with the code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR55.11 (a) (1) and (a)(2).
  • Responsible nuclear power plant experience to include 1.5 yrs. Satisfactory completion of entry selection test.
  • Special requirements: Hold a senior operator's license for the unit(s) assigned.
  • Must meet the requirements of ANSI/ANS 3.1 - 2014 for Senior Reactor Operator and REG Guide 1.8.

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