Equipment Operator - Seeking Engineering, Chemistry and Physics Grads - Braceville, IL
Company: Constellation
Location: Braceville
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description At Constellation, a freshly independent and soon-to-be
Fortune 200 company, we're providing the energy and services to
transform our future. Combining next generation technologies and
product offerings with the country's lowest carbon generating
fleet, our company is purpose-built to meet the challenges of the
climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy
production for more than a decade. Now we're speeding delivery of
low-carbon or no-carbon power to help families, communities,
governments, and businesses meet their sustainability and
decarbonization goals. Constellation provides 10 percent of total
clean power and 22 percent of clean baseload power in the United
States and is the leading competitive retail supplier of energy
products, services and clean energy solutions. The race is on to
confront climate change, and no company is more ready to meet that
challenge. We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and
inclusion and believe in attracting, retaining and advancing
employees who will best serve and represent our customers, partners
and communities. We provide a workplace that ensures mutual
respect, where each individual has the opportunity to grow and
contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide
you the tools and resources you need to design, build and power a
successful career. Constellation offers a wide range of benefits,
designed to help our employees thrive professionally and
personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a
bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase
program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits,
including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation,
holidays and sick days; and much more. Join us as we accelerate the
transition to a carbon-free future. Energize your career with
Constellation. The Equipment Operator is an entry-level hands-on
position within the Operations job family and leads to becoming a
licensed Reactor Operator and Senior Reactor Operator. An SRO
license can lead to the highest levels of the Nuclear
industry.Individuals who are selected to fill these vacancies will
enter one year of initial non-licensed operator training. Once
successfully completed, the candidate will assume shift duties on
an operations team. This is a shift work position, which requires
mandatory rotating day and night shifts.The qualified candidate
will be responsible for the following:Regularly and customarily is
responsible for the monitoring, control and operation of nuclear
station equipment for the control room. This includes the
following, together with other related and incidental work. Starts,
stops, controls and monitors nuclear reactor and auxiliary reactor
systems, as required for plant operations, including taking manual
control of equipment as conditions warrant. Starts, stops, controls
and monitors steam turbine, main generator and auxiliary turbine
generating equipment as required to maintain maximum station
capability, including taking manual control of equipment as
conditions warrant. As directed, starts, stops, adjusts, tests and
operates pumps, valves, switchgear, controls and other components
of systems. Monitors recorders and indicators within the control
room for the nuclear and turbine generator systems for operation
within prescribed limits. Obtains overview data and performs
various calculations as required by procedure. Responds to plant
indicators and alarms in accordance with plant procedures including
identifying those parameters that are indicative of an emergency
condition and initiating designated actions. Performs operations in
accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license including
shift turnovers, log maintenance, etc. Responds to and takes action
as required in mitigating consequences of plant transient. Required
to be thoroughly familiar with entry conditions and cautions for
the emergency operating procedure and the basis of each step in the
procedures. Required to be familiar with the abnormal operating
event procedures and system diagnostic and restoration procedures.
Participates as a member of station fire brigade and will be
required to function as fire brigade leader. Assists shift
supervision in the performance of any and all of the duties
involved in directing and coordinating the actions of the other
personnel assigned to assist in operation of the station.
Responsible to identify and correct deficient conditions through
the use of the station Corrective Action program, initiating action
requests for material condition issues and submitting Procedure
change requests. Initiates Emergency Plan in accordance with
implementing procedure. Implements tagging and system
out-of-service requests, including directing others to realign
valves, rack out breakers and hang tags. During refueling of the
reactor, manipulates controls, drives, etc. and observes nuclear
and radiation monitoring instruments in accordance with procedural
controls. May be required to assist in refueling. Operates station
communications equipment as required. Individuals who are selected
to fill these vacancies will enter one year of initial non-licensed
operator training. Once successfully completed, the candidate will
assume shift duties on an operations team. This is a shift work
position.Preference for applicants who view this entry-level
position as an opportunity to progress into license training for a
Reactor Operator or a Senior Reactor Operator role. Qualifications
REQUIRED: Candidates must possess a High school Diploma or GED and
one of the following: 1 year of Power Plant experience 2 years of
non-generating nuclear power facility (e.g. Navy Nuclear
training/experience or experience at a DOE facility) A Bachelor of
Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related
science program An Associates of Science degree in engineering,
engineering technology or related science program 43 credit hours
of post-secondary education of which 75% (at least 8 courses or 32
hours) is advanced math, physics, chemistry and/or
engineering/engineering technology. TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS)
Examination Score satisfactorily on the Basic Math and Science Test
(BMST) Candidate must be able to obtain unescorted access to a
nuclear facility as a member of a critical group. Please note that
naval candidates will need to provide occupation/training awards
history, DD214 and the fitness and counseling evaluations with
social security numbers and medical documentation
removed.Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
and employees or applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender,
national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender
identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification
protected by federal, state, or local law.VEVRAA Federal
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