Nuclear Auxiliary Operator Trainee - 2024

Summary

 

Completes qualification within assigned time frame. Operates mechanical and electrical equipment for which qualification has been completed.


 

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED.

Must pass EEI POSS testing.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Naval Nuclear Power Experience (6+ years)
• Commercial Nuclear Power Plant Experience (3+ years)
• Engineering Degree

*Starting pay range is $37-45/hour.

Nuclear requirement:
Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. This is a condition of employment at PVNGS. Roles and Responsibilities defined in Policy 1503 and implementing policy guide are applicable to all PVNGS employees.

Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities.

 

Major Accountabilities

1) Complete qualification to operate equipment within assigned time frame.

2) Operates all major and auxiliary plant equipment outside Control Room in areas for which qualification is completed.

3) Monitors, reads and records instruments and equipment outside Control Room in areas for which qualification is completed. Notifies Control Room Operator of any problems.

4) Communicates with the Control Room regarding plant status and conditions on an ongoing basis in areas where qualifications have been completed.

5) Implements station safety tagging and clearance procedures to ensure safe working conditions for personnel and equipment.

6) Maintains awareness and understanding of: plant procedures, government regulations, system operation and design changes, radiation hazards and handling of radioactive equipment in areas where qualifications have been completed.

7) Maintains qualifications per PVNGS Training continuing training programs when qualifications are complete in one or more areas.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

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