December 4, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Reactor Engineer

Organization:
TXU Energy
Region:
Canada, Ohio, Perry
End of contest:
March 4, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Nuclear engineer
Description

Job Summary

In this role, the engineer will perform reactor engineering tasks, under general supervision, to support safe plant operations. This role assures all engineering analysis and recommendations are prepared in accordance with site procedures, safety analyses, regulatory requirements, and industry standards by applying sound reactor engineering fundamentals.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

  • Monitoring reactor core operation and performing applicable tests and surveillances.
  • Providing technical advice to the Operations crew when assigned to the Control Room.
  • Developing reactivity pans for power maneuvers.
  • Supporting / Conducting start-up physics testing.
  • Performing new fuel receipt inspections and tracking special nuclear materials.
  • Analyzing and planning fuel movements to support refueling and dry fuel storage.
  • Preparing and reviewing procedures associated with reactor core operation and nuclear fuel management.
  • Identifying, investigating, and correcting problems within the Corrective Action Program.
  • Interfacing with and coordinating activities performed by outside engineering and consulting service companies.
  • Interfacing with customers to identify needs and providing engineering solutions to facilitate operational effectiveness.
  • Supporting fleet initiatives and all reactor sites as assigned by management.
  • Working independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Performing Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Nuclear Engineering from ABET accredited institution preferred)
  • At least 3 years engineering experience required (Nuclear experience preferred) 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to make formal technical presentations to various management levels.
  • Proven completed work assignments with integrity and adherence to high professional standards.
  • Demonstrated dependable, steadfast working behaviors while completing quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
  • Ability to work odd and extended hours based on plant needs.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. (Software/programming experience preferred)
  • Must reside or relocate within site-specific ERO response time.

*Final pay grade/level will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications*

Key Metrics:

  • Teamwork and collaboration skills across organizational boundaries.
  • Able to communicate routine issues effectively through written and verbal communication.
  • Maintain effective working relationships across organizational boundaries
  • Understanding of power generation equipment and system interrelationships.
  • Understanding of economic drivers to the business.
  • Able to apply problem solving processes to address routine issues.

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Contact

TXU Energy

1601 Bryan St

Dallas

Texas United States

www.txuenergy.com