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Anticipated Start Date - Q4 2024

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

• 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

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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