Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience entry

Exp. Years Not specified

Education High school diploma or equivalent

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Responsible for successful completion of the training program to obtain a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the assigned plant. The role coordinates key plant activities and studies/trains for SRO certification while demonstrating high nuclear professionalism and safety maturity.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement plant equipment controls and integrated operations procedures; Train and study for SRO Certification; Demonstrate basic knowledge of engineering; Ensure adherence to regulations, policies and procedures; Maintain constructive relationships with regulatory agencies and other departments

Technical Overview

Focuses on nuclear plant operations and training completion for an NRC-based Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license. Work includes coordination and implementation of equipment controls, integrated operations procedures, maintenance and planning, radiological support, chemistry-related activities, and conservative nuclear safety decision making.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone pursuing the Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) track with strong leadership, composure under stress, and strong written/verbal communication. They understand plant operations and are committed to nuclear safety, regulatory compliance, and completing the SRO training program to obtain an NRC-issued, site-specific license.

Must-Have Skills

High school diploma or equivalentGood written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Previous RO license preferred

Required Skills

Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) LicenseNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)SRO Certificationplant equipment controlsintegrated operations proceduresoperationsmaintenanceradiological supportmodificationsmaintenance planningwork controlchemistrynuclear safetyconservative decision making

Hard Skills

Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) LicenseNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)plant equipment controlsintegrated operations proceduresoperationsmaintenanceradiological supportmodificationsmaintenance planningwork controlchemistrybasic knowledge of engineeringconservative decision makingnuclear safetySRO Certification

Soft Skills

leadership abilitynuclear professionalismnuclear safety consciousmaturitygood judgmentpersonal integritysense of empowermentmotivation to drive excellence in performancegood leadership and problem-solving skillsgood written and verbal communication skillsmaintain composure during stressful situationsconstructive relationships with regulatory agenciesconstructive relationships with other departments

Certifications

Preferred

Previous RO license

Industry & Role

Industry Energy

Job Function Complete SRO training and demonstrate nuclear-safe plant operations competency to obtain an NRC Senior Reactor Operator license

Role Subtype Education & Training

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Must be able to maintain a professional, nuclear safety conscious approach and comply with regulations, policies and procedures, High school diploma or equivalent required, Must successfully complete the training program to obtain the Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

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