Senior Reactor Operator In Training

Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in filling the position of Unit Supervisor / Senior Reactor Operator at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick Pennsylvania.

Unit Supervisors assist the Shift Managers in their duties and assume their direct responsibilities in the event of the unavailability of the Shift Managers. Unit Supervisors direct the manipulation of unit controls. The Shift Managers and Unit Supervisors participate in operator training retraining and requalification activities from the standpoint of providing guidance direction and instruction to shift personnel as well as pursuing academic work to keep their SRO licenses current. As assigned by the Manager Nuclear Operations the Shift Managers and Unit Supervisors review procedures as they apply to startup shutdown power operation load changes fuel handling emergency situations and surveillance activities from the standpoint of safety accuracy and experience gained as a result of operation.

The Unit Supervisor is responsible for Control Room activities for his or her respective unit in order to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Susquehanna Nuclear LLC. When performing in the role of Field Supervisor position the Unit Supervisor is responsible for local operation of plant equipment and activities performed outside the Control Room. This includes providing direction and supervision to Plant Control Operators and Nuclear Plant Operators.

The successful candidate(s) must first participate in the stations Licensed Operators Training Program and successfully complete the training and testing required to earn a Senior Reactor Operators (SRO) license.

How Youll Power the Future

At Talen Energy your work fuels this role youll do more than contribute youll drive meaningful change by :

• The senior operator is the individual who directly supervises the activities of licensed operators.
• Monitor plant operation and operator performance.
• Respond to system or unit abnormalities diagnose cause and recommend corrective action.
• Authorize performance of maintenance activities on assigned unit and approve changes in equipment and system operational status.
• Direct actions of Plant Control Operators in emergency situations in accordance with emergency operating procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate fuel handling activities.
• Provide leadership by conveying organizational values and influencing and motivating individuals toward individual / group goal achievement.
• Earn and Maintain a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license for the Susquehanna Nuclear Generating Station.
• Candidates must meet the basic qualifications and pass all required tests or assessments to receive consideration.

What You Have

Minimum Requirements :

1. Total education and power plant experience must meet one of the following criteria :

a. A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year or more as an Active Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator at a commercial power reactor facility of the same vendor and vintage

OR

1.5 years or more as an Active Reactor Operator or senior Reactor Operator at a comparable (BWR / PWR) facility or at a noncomparable commercial power reactor facility

OR

2 years or more in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods such as a reactor operator engineering officer of the watch propulsion plant watch officer engineering watch supervisor or propulsion plant watch supervisor).

b. BS degree or equivalent in engineering engineering technology or related sciences or a professional engineering license or nontraditional degree and total responsible nuclear power plant experience greater than the following :

i. 18 months for a comparable facility

ii. 27 months for a noncomparable facility

iii. 36 months for a nontraditional degree

2. Satisfactory physical and mental condition as evidenced by successfully passing company-provided examinations in accordance with the code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR55.11 (a)(1) and (a)(2).

3. Responsible nuclear power plant experience to include 1.5 yrs.

Satisfactory completion of entry selection test.

4. Special requirements : Hold a senior operators license for the unit(s) assigned.

5. Must meet the requirements of ANSI / ANS 3.1 - 2014 for Senior Reactor Operator and REG Guide 1.8.

Preferred Qualifications :

Why Talen Energy

Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace and a strong commitment to innovation teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health dental vision prescription plans life insurance and disability addition employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energys 401(k) Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin veteran status sexual orientation genetic information gender identity disability perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

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Please be aware that Talen Energy requires extensive Nuclear Power Plant background security clearance.

Note : You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity toupload your resume cover letter and any relevant documents .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1