Nuclear Facility Equipment Operator

Nuclear Facility Equipment Operator

Reporting to the Test Operations Lead (Operations Manager) and working under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Nuclear Facility Equipment Operator is responsible for the monitoring, control, and operation of UF6 enrichment equipment. Individuals in this role are expected to qualify at various operator stations, assist with equipment commissioning/decommissioning, and assembly/disassembly of equipment. Personnel will be required to work off-normal shifts, as needed, to support operational goals.

NOTE: This role is subject to the incumbent’s ability to hold and maintain an NRC Q-clearance, as well as their ongoing ability to maintain nuclear site access.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the monitoring, control, and operation of nuclear facility equipment.
• Starts and stops systems, as required, for plant operations.
• Monitors indicators for operation within prescribed limits.
• Obtains data and performs various calculations in accordance with facility procedures or engineering requests.
• Responds to indicators and alarms in accordance with facility procedures.
• Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures including shift turnovers, log-keeping, etc.
• Performs operations in compliance with the NRC license.
• Responds to and mitigates consequences of facility transients.
• Assists operations supervision in effectively implementing the facility conduct of operations program.
• Responsible to identify and correct deficient conditions using the Corrective Action Program.
• Assists in the development and continuous improvement of procedures and processes.
• Executes the lockout tagout program in support of maintenance activities.
• Works with engineering personnel to install, commission, and decommission equipment.
• Supports maintenance personnel, as necessary, in the repair of equipment and execution of facility modifications.
• Operates powered industrial trucks and overhead cranes to support various evolutions.
• Performs work in contaminated/potentially contaminated environments, as needed, including wearing a full-face respirator and other PPE.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of workspaces.
• Utilizes human performance tools when conducting facility operations.
• Actively participates in training to achieve initial and continuing qualifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active DOE/NRC Q-clearance or equivalent (DOD Top Secret) preferred.
• Completion of a minimum of an associate degree in related field preferred, high school diploma required.
• 2 years relevant plant experience preferably in a nuclear power plant or nuclear fuel fabrication facility (ex: nuclear operations or Navy nuclear propulsion experience) OR equivalent education in engineering or nuclear technology.
• Must be qualified and able to perform the responsibilities and tasks of the position to accurately read, interpret, and comply with company/department procedures, provide attention to detail, and minimize errors.
• A basic knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and their operation and health physics procedures.
• Ability to diagnose problems in power plant equipment and write maintenance requests for repairs.
• Ability to use basic hand tools required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work extended hours on occasion.
• Ability to work various shifts to support organizational goals, as needed.