Millstone Power Station in Waterford, Connecticut is seeking Nuclear Plant Equipment Operators for the Accelerated Program.
This is the entry point into the Operations Department with the expectation that the candidate will enter the appropriate license program. In order to progress to the next level in Operations the individual must demonstrate the ability to obtain a Reactor Operators license and/or Senior Reactor Operator license.
Responsibilities:
- Performing work associated with the operation of various plant equipment.
- Locally, starts up, operates, inspects and shuts down primary radwaste and secondary plant systems and associated/related components.
- Performs or assists with scheduled, operational tests on protective devices and safety systems, filter pre-coating operations, cleans water strainers, oil strainers and condensers and changes cartridge filters.
- Reads meters, gauges, thermometers and instruments on auxiliary equipment, makes adjustments to obtain efficient operations, and records readings as required.
- Inspects outdoor transformer equipment, including deluge system, service switchgear and operating M-G sets and rectifiers, reports abnormal conditions.
- Participates in self-assessments and prompt adequate resolution of identified department issues.
- Train for and as needed perform duties as a site fire brigade responder.
- Responsible for receiving, informing, and giving information in a timely manner related to issues such as safe work practices, work schedules or delays, wasted resources, errors not readily apparent or easy to detect, and non-compliance to procedures, and work processes or procedures that could improve performance or reduce costs.
This position requires participation in the Fire Brigade up to and including fulfilling the role of Fire Brigade leader and works a rotating shift schedule.
The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
- Successfully completed the Naval Nuclear Propulsion training program and possess a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in the fleet one of the following disciplines: EM, MM, ET or ELT
OR
- Completed a similar Non-Licensed Operator training program at another commercial nuclear station and possess a minimum of 4 years of directly related experience
Additional qualifications:
- 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 to minimize errors.
- Thorough knowledge of operation of pumps, valves, motors, and other power plant equipment.
- A basic knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and their operation, and health physics procedures.
- Ability to diagnose problems in power plant equipment, write Maintenance Requests for repairs and function as a member of the stations fire brigade.
- Able to work a rotating shift schedule.
Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will count as one year toward the year of experience.
Education Requirements
Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
High School Diploma or GED
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
