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Duke Energy Nuclear Operations Technician I or Nuclear Operations Technician II - Catawba Nuclear Station in York, South Carolina

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Anticipated Start Date - Q4 2024

“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”.

Nuc Ops Tech I OR Nuc Ops Tech II OPS Pipeline Hiring

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.

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

  • 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

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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