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*** Anticipated start date will be February 2027***
Nuclear Operations Direct License Candidate
Job Summary This position is for individuals entering a direct license program to gain an NRC license at a Duke Energy facility. Individuals will be expected to successfully pass all license training program requirements to obtain an NRC license as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator.
Working Conditions
• Shift Work • Frequent Overtime • Weekend / Holiday Work • Testing Required • Plant environment w/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
• High school diploma or the equivalent • Shall have one or more of the following: • 4 year Engineering degree in technology, physical sciences AND greater than 12 months experience at a comparable design commercial nuclear facility or greater than 21 months at a noncomparable design commercial nuclear facility • Professional Engineer (PE) AND greater than 12 months experience at a comparable design commercial nuclear facility or greater than 21 months at a noncomparable design commercial nuclear facility • Nuclear Navy Experience – Reactor operator, Propulsion Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor or Engineering officer of the Watch • Current or Previous RO/SRO license with greater than 1 year experience at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility similar design or Greater than 18 months non-similar design at a commercial nuclear facility • Nuclear Operations Instructor – SRO Certification AND greater than 4 years of SRO-certified instructor experience
Desired Qualifications
• Naval Experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor) • A 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. • Respirator Clearance/SCBA • Fire Brigade • Mandatory hearing protection program • Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen • Ability to lift 50 pounds • Successful completion of pre-employment aptitude testing is required • Must be able to obtain nuclear access
Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility