Job Title:
Nuclear Equipment Operator
Job ID:7417
Location: NJ - Forked River
Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular
Company Highlights
At Exelon, we've got a place for you. Exelon is developing sustainable energy to provide for the communities of today and planning for a
brighter tomorrow. Exelon knows the future of energy is you.
As a Chicago based Fortune 150 Company, with more than $15 billion annual revenues, Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4
million customers in Illinois and Pennsylvania, and gas to 480,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. In addition to energy delivery,
Exelon's operations include energy generation and power marketing and has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity
generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.
We know that before we can supply 41,000 megawatts of energy to our customers, we need to recognize that each of our employees plays
an integral part in the process. The result? Changing the way the American power industry powers America. For you, this means
advancement, challenge, and a company like no other.
Join Exelon and you can share your ideas at a forward-thinking company and the next big idea could be yours. You've just found Exelon,
a place where you can truly shine.
Business Unit Overview
Exelon Nuclear operates the largest nuclear fleet in the nation and the third largest fleet in the world, which represents approximately 20
percent of the U.S. nuclear industry's power capacity.
Illinois locations: Braceville, Byron, Clinton, Marseilles, Moline, Morris, and Warrenville
Pennsylvania locations: Delta, Kennett Square, Middletown, and Pottstown
New Jersey location: Forked River
Job Description
Exelon is looking for Nuclear Equipment Operators/Entry-level operations candidates at our Oyster Creek Nuclear Station in Forked
River, NJ. The start date for this position is January 4, 2010.
The Equipment Operator is an entry-level hands-on position within the Operations job family and leads to becoming a licensed Reactor
Operator and Senior Reactor Operator. An SRO license can lead to the highest levels of the Nuclear industry.
Individuals who are selected to fill these vacancies will enter one year of initial non-licensed operator training, paid at $25.07/hr. Once
successfully completed, the candidate will assume shift duties on an operations team and move to the fully qualified rate of $34.82/hr.
This is a shift work position, which requires mandatory rotating day and night shifts.
The qualified candidate will be responsible for the following:
Regularly and customarily is responsible for the monitoring, control and operation of nuclear station equipment for the control room. This
includes the following, together with other related and incidental work.
1. Starts, stops, controls and monitors nuclear reactor and auxiliary reactor systems, as required for plant operations, including taking
manual control of equipment as conditions warrant. Starts, stops, controls and monitors steam turbine, main generator and auxiliary
turbine generating equipment as required to maintain maximum station capability, including taking manual control of equipment as
conditions warrant.
2. As directed, starts, stops, adjusts, tests and operates pumps, valves, switchgear, controls and other components of systems.
3. Monitors recorders and indicators within the control room for the nuclear and turbine generator systems for operation within prescribed
limits. Obtains overview data and performs various calculations as required by procedure.
4. 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.
5. Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license including shift turnovers, log maintenance, etc.
6. Responds to and takes action as required in mitigating consequences of plant transient. Required to be thoroughly familiar with entry
conditions and cautions for the emergency operating procedure and the basis of each step in the procedures. Required to be familiar with
the abnormal operating event procedures and system diagnostic and restoration procedures.
7. Participates as a member of station fire brigade and will be required to function as fire brigade leader.
8. Assists shift supervision in the performance of any and all of the duties involved in directing and coordinating the actions of the other
personnel assigned to assist in operation of the station.
9. Responsible to identify and correct deficient conditions through the use of the station Corrective Action program, initiating action
requests for material condition issues and submitting Procedure change requests.
10. Initiates Emergency Plan in accordance with implementing procedure.
11. Implements tagging and system out-of-service requests, including directing others to realign valves, rack out breakers and hang tags.
12. During refueling of the reactor, manipulates controls, drives, etc. and observes nuclear and radiation monitoring instruments in
accordance with procedural controls. May be required to assist in refueling.
13. Operates station communications equipment as required.
Individuals who are selected to fill these vacancies will enter one year of initial non-licensed operator training. Once successfully
completed, the candidate will assume shift duties on an operations team. This is a shift work position.
Preference for applicants who view this entry-level position as an opportunity to progress into license training for a Reactor Operator or a Senior Reactor Operator role.
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent
NOTE: Candidates must meet one of the below preferred criteria
Preferred:
Candidates must possess a Bachelors of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related science program
OR
An Associates of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology or related science program or equivalency*
*Equivalency for the Associate of Science degree is established by meeting the criteria below:
43 credit hours of post secondary education of which 75% (at least 8 courses or 32 hours) is advanced math, physics, chemistry and/or
engineering/engineering technology. Transcripts will be required to verify coursework.
OR
Documented training and experience applicable to power generation operating experience while a member of the Nuclear Navy program.
TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidates must pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS)
Examination
- Score satisfactorily on the Basic Math and Science Test
(BMST)
-Candidate must be able to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear facility as a member of a critical group.
Relocation
Relocation is based on business need and may not be granted for this opening.
