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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
- 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
- Naval Experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)
- 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)
YesRepresented/Union Position
NoVisa Sponsored Position
NoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Other facts
About Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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What you'll do
- Individuals will enter a direct license program to gain an NRC license at a Duke Energy facility. They are expected to successfully pass all training program requirements to obtain a license as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator.
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