Nuclear Facility Equipment Operator

Description

Position Details:
Title: Nuclear Facility Equipment Operator
Location: Wilmington, NC
Shift: M-F, early shift (6am to 2pm) or the late shift (3pm to 11pm)
Compensation: $80K – 100K. Relocation assistance is provided.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision through BCBS of NC – paid 100% for employee and 70% for dependents
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Life Insurance paid for by company at 1x annual salary with additional out of pocket coverage available for employee and dependents
• Short-term disability paid for by company
• Flexible Spending & Flexible Dependent Care account available pre-tax
• Employee Assistance Program
• Military Leave
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 20 Paid Vacation Days
• 10 Paid Personal Days
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance available
• Short Term Incentive Plan opportunities (pro-rated based on hire date)

Position Description:
Reporting to the 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. 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.
The candidate will perform duties such as but not limited to:
• 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 request.
• Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures including shift turnovers, log-keeping, etc.
• Performs operations in compliance with the NRC license.
• Assists operations supervision in effectively implementing the facility conduct of operations program.
• Responsible to identify and correct deficient conditions using the Corrective Action Program.
• Executes the lockout tagout program in support of maintenance activities.
• Works with engineering personnel to install and commission new equipment.

Requirements:
• Active DOD Top Secret or DOE/NRC Q-clearance or equivalent.
• 2 years relevant plant experience preferably in a nuclear power plant (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 work extended hours on occasion.

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