Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
GENERAL SUMMARY The Equipment Operator operates or monitors the operation of all plant equipment outside the central Control Room in such a manner as to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The Equipment Operator work…
Skills: Plant equipment operation, Nuclear power plant systems, Procedure writing, Chemical sampling, Radiological sampling
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$47/hr–$59/hr
GENERAL SUMMARY Operates or monitors the operation of all plant equipment outside the central Control Room in such a manner as to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The Equipment Operator works cooperatively with al…
Skills: Plant equipment operation, Nuclear power plant systems, Procedure writing, Chemical sampling, Radiological sampling
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$35/hr
Come Build Your Career at Aecon! Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projec…
Skills: Document Control, EDMS, Aconex, Metadata Management, Adobe Acrobat
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$86k–$91k/yr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Industrial PLCs, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Ladder logic, ControlLogix
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$84k–$110k/yr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Industrial PLCs, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Ladder logic, ControlLogix
Delan Associates Inc.Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
Delan Associates is seeking Site Escorts with active DOE "Q" or "L" clearance to support a plant site in Piketon, OH. Disclaimer: This position is contingent upon contract award. Interviews and preliminary candidate scre…
Skills: Security clearance, Background investigation, Site security, Compliance, Documentation
Sargent & LundyRichland, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$153k/yr
Responsibilities Joining Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group as a Structural Engineer presents a distinctive opportunity for professional growth in the exciting and dynamic field of nuclear energy. As part of our team,…
Skills: Structural engineering, Nuclear power, Structural analysis, Steel design, Reinforced concrete design
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$35/hr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Computer Science Engineering, Technical problem-solving, Engineering design, Systems analysis, Technical documentation
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$35/hr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Nuclear engineering, Technical problem-solving, Engineering design, System analysis, Technical documentation
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$35/hr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Technical problem-solving, System analysis, Component evaluation, Technical documentation
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$160k–$200k/yr
Come Build Your Career at Aecon! Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projec…
Skills: Project Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering Management, EPC Project Management, Budget Management
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$75/hr–$95/hr
Come Build Your Career at Aecon! Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projec…
Skills: EHS Management, Construction Safety, Incident Investigation, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance
Sargent & LundyRichland, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$68k–$104k/yr
Description As a member of the mechanical design team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined engineering and design project team developing mechanical equipment location, piping layo…
Skills: 3D modeling, Mechanical design, Piping layout, Pipe support design, MicroStation
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$35/hr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Technical problem-solving, Engineering design, Systems analysis, Component evaluation
Sargent & LundyRichland, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$129k/yr
Responsibilities This is a senior design engineering position that offers a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities in nuclear Instrument and Controls Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity to…
Skills: Instrumentation and controls engineering, Nuclear engineering, PLC, DCS, Process control systems
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$94k–$127k/yr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Continuous improvement, Lean tools, Problem-solving, Operational excellence, Root cause analysis
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$40/hr
Aegeus Inspection is a national leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector, delivering non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and specialized workforce solutions across the aerospace, power, an…
Skills: Non-destructive testing, RT Level II certification, Film interpretation, Equipment calibration, Technical reporting
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$35/hr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Materials Engineering, Technical problem-solving, Engineering design, Systems analysis, Testing procedures
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$35/hr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Chemical engineering, Technical problem-solving, Engineering design, Systems analysis, Technical documentation
Richland, Washington, United States · On-site
$109k–$148k/yr
Why This Role Is Critical As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to sha…
Skills: Cyber security, Security audits, Risk management, Compliance, Operational technology
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The Equipment Operator monitors and operates nuclear power plant systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. They also participate in emergency response teams and perform technical tasks such as fuel handling and procedure verification.
Candidates must possess a degree or equivalent experience in a technical field, such as nuclear power plant operations, engineering, or maintenance. A minimum of two to six years of relevant experience is required depending on the level of education.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Equipment Operator operates or monitors the operation of all plant equipment outside the central Control Room in such a manner as to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The Equipment Operator works cooperatively with all plant service organizations for the effective performance of duties that interface with plant operations.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Observes and operates nuclear power plant systems and components and performs functions of an operating nature required for safe, efficient plant operations.
Communicates with the Control Room and participates in maintaining a mutual awareness of changing plant conditions and events which affect, or could affect, operation of the plant.
Performs procedure writing verification and review, chemical and radiological sampling and analysis, housekeeping, and documentation.
Performs nuclear fuel handling, inspections, and core refueling.
Functions as a member or leader of the plant Emergency Team, Hazardous Materials Response Team, and Fire Brigade.
Works independently on tasks for which qualified.
Performs other tasks as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field (i.e. engineering, maintenance, chemistry, health physics);
OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field;
OR five years of nuclear navy experience which includes nuclear prototype school completion; OR a high school diploma, or GED, and six years of experience in a technical field.
This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is:
$62.79This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.
EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
Energy Northwest produces reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible electric power and delivers it to Northwest public power utilities at the cost of production. Formed as a joint operating agency in 1957, the organization was created to serve the needs of public power by producing reliable, low-cost electricity while promoting public power activities in the region. Today the joint operating agency membership includes nearly every public power utility district in the state and several municipalities. The agency owns and operates four electricity generating facilities: White Bluffs Solar Station, Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project, Nine Canyon Wind Project and Columbia Generating Station (nuclear energy facility). Energy Northwest also provides operations and maintenance services for generating facilities owned by other utilities, and develops new power generation facilities to meet growing demand. Find out more about us at www.energy-northwest.com Posting policy: www.energy-northwest.com/Pages/social-media-policy.aspx
Offices: 75 Powerline Loop Road, Richland, WA 99352, US · 3000 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, US
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