Reactor Control Operator (Shift)

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Position Specific Description

Additional duties for the role once licensed will include:

• Monitoring and controlling Reactor Power and Main Generator Output
• Monitoring plant systems from the Control Room, interpreting results and applying integrated system knowledge.
• Responds to plant indicators and alarms in accordance with plant procedures including identifying those parameters that are indicative of an emergency condition and initiating designated actions.
• Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license including shift turnovers, log maintenance, etc.
• Coordinate the performance of surveillance activities with field operators
• Develop and implement operational procedures
• Responsible to identify and correct deficient conditions through the use of the station Corrective Action program, initiating action requests for material condition issues.
• During refueling outages will assist in refueling the reactor.
• Attending Continuing training
• Assist in development and implementation of training programs

Job Overview

Accountabilities:

• Rotating shift schedule
• Continuous training
• Requalify on a routine basis
• Monitors and Operates plant equipment

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma / GED
• Plant Oper Sel Syst Test passed
• 18 mths power plant experience to include at least 12 months of experience performing plant operational duties as a qualified non licensed operator at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility or 18 months of experience performing plant operational duties as a qualified non licensed operator at a noncomparable commercial power reactor facility
• OR -
• 18 mths power plant experience to include at least 6 months of experience performing plant operational duties as an active licensed reactor operator (per 10 CFR 55.53[e]) at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility or 12 months of experience performing plant operational duties as an active licensed reactor operator (per 10 CFR 55.53[e]) at a noncomparable commercial power reactor facility
• OR -
• 18 mths of experience in a position equivalent to the reactor operator position at a military reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods); i.e., reactor operator; engineering officer of the watch/propulsion plant watch officer; engineering watch supervisor/propulsion plant watch supervisor
• OR -
• 27 mths' experience at a non-nuclear facility

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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Employee Group: Bargaining Unit

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Nuclear Bargaining Unit

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

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