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Testing Required: EEI POSS Test
Job Summary
This position is for a Reactor Operator license candidate who will perform the duties of a Licensed Nuclear Operator (LNO) at the Fermi 2 Power Plant located in Newport, Mi. Those duties include manipulation of reactor and other controls to effect the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the nuclear station; directing the activities of nuclear operators; and ensuring that periodic tests and inspections are performed in accordance with NRC regulations.
Key Accountabilities
Monitors and interprets plant parameters and manipulates plant equipment by simultaneously regulating reactivity, steam, water, temperatures, flows, pressures, generator loads, voltages, etc.
Operates and provides protection on any plant equipment.
Directs the activities of Nuclear Operators including scheduling work, giving work direction and managing flow.
Initiates repair orders and/or arranges for necessary maintenance to instruments, gauges, and mechanical or electrical equipment. Inspects, tests, accepts or rejects maintenance work.
Responsible for checking all instruments, controls, mechanisms, and systems prior to startup. Personnel tours plant to inspect equipment to assure safe, efficient operation. Takes appropriate action to correct unsatisfactory conditions by reporting, tagging, erecting barriers, applying emergency operating procedures, etc.
Exchanges factual information with directors, managers and federal government regulatory agencies, other utilities and vendors/suppliers/contractors.
Responds to alarms and signals and takes corrective action deemed necessary by operating equipment or issues direct operating orders to other plant personnel. As necessary, follows up to ensure proper execution of orders.
Acts as Fire Brigade Leader in directing the fire brigade in firefighting activities.
Qualifications
The candidate's education and experience must be verified and in accordance with Regulatory Qualifications List and ACAD 10001, Guidelines for Initial Training and Qualification of Licensed Operators as described below:
High School Diploma or GED
27 months of Total Power Plant Experience OR
6 months performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator at Fermi 2 PP OR
12 months performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator at a BWR facility or
18 months of performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator at a PWR facility OR
6 months performing plant operational duties as an ACTIVE licensed reactor operator at a BWR facility or
12 months performing plant operational duties as an ACTIVE licensed reactor operator at a PWR facility OR
18 months in position equivalent to the reactor operator position at a military reactor such as:
Reactor Operator
Engineering Officer of the Watch / Propulsion Plant Watch Officer
Engineering Watch Supervisor / Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor
Additional Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Must successfully pass POSS Exam
Pass physical examination for Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulation 396, "Certificate of Physical Exam" and Guide 1.134, "Medical Evaluation of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel Requiring Operator Licenses".
Must successfully pass the Reactor Operator License Examination and maintain license
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