Nuclear Systems Operator 2

Job Overview

Operates, maintains, inspects, and tests the equipment associated with the secondary side of a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) generating facility. Assists the operation and testing of primary side systems and components. Trains and develops proficiency in the primary systems of the station.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs these duties while on a rotating shift schedule, as directed by the Control Room, and maintains work station until properly relieved
• Performs work as assigned in areas of Radiation Protection and Chemistry
• Maintains equipment and areas clean and free from hazards
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as adding oil or grease, adjust¬ing packing, changing filters, etc.
• Performs duties and responsibilities as a Fire Brigade member during fire emergencies under the direction of the Fire Brigade Leader
• Successfully completes the Fire Brigade Annual Fire Encounters Agility Test as outlined in and required by the Medical Manual
• Assists in medical emergencies by responding to scenes with appropriate medical equipment as directed by the Fire Brigade Leader
• Performs duties as a member of the Hazardous Materials Incident Response Team
• Provides assistance to the Confined Space Rescue Team as directed by the Fire Brigade Leader
• Provides assistance to the Technical Rescue Team as directed by the Fire Brigade Leader
• Maintains a route of access to equipment and spaces, clear of snow or other obstructions when required
• Reads prints and schematics and performs work, lineups and testing using such documents
• Acts as responder for the Emergency Response Organization as assigned
• Maintains qualifications as a VT-2 inspector
• Recommends termination of any plant activity that could jeopardize personnel, equipment safety, or safe power generation
• Assists in the development of Operations Department procedures and programs and recommends improvements to such programs and procedures
• Records necessary information as required by Station procedures and prepares reports and logs as assigned
• Performs Station switching and tagging in accordance with approved procedures
• Operates, maintains, inspects and tests the equipment, components, systems and auxiliaries of the second side of nuclear generating station.  Assists in the operation and testing of the primary systems assigned.  Performs assigned duties in accordance with rules, regulations, procedures and programs
• Performs routine visual inspection of operating secondary equipment and space, and informs the Control Room of any abnormal conditions detected.  Assists with operation of primary systems as assigned
• Participates in and successfully completes the Station and Operations Department training.  Prepares for advancement by continued participation in such programs and qualification on primary side systems
• Required to be a member of the Seabrook Station Emergency Response Organization (ERO), when assigned, and to adhere to all related requirements specified in the Seabrook Station Radiological Emergency Plan.  These requirements include, but are not limited to, maintaining applicable ERO position qualifications, participation in drills and exercises, and responding to an actual emergency (including radiological)
• Required to participate in major outages, when assigned, by performing a designated outage position, and maintaining required training qualifications. An outage assignment may involve shiftwork and/or working extended hours outside of normal schedule
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a Bachelor of Science in a related technical area, or completion of Navy Nuclear Power School, or equivalent education and/or experience
• Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) aptitude test required

Preferred Qualifications

• Zero to two years of experience with power generation equipment preferred.
• Relevant college internships preferred, but not necessary for those graduating from school with no prior experience or for those who completed Navy Nuclear Power School