Plant Operator Intern

Gain operational experience in a nuclear power plant, performing essential tasks including log taking, equipment evaluation, and system operations under direct supervision.

🎯 About the Role

This role involves performing a range of operational activities within a nuclear power station. You will learn to operate and monitor plant equipment, implement safety procedures, and assist with station operations, contributing to the safe and reliable generation of clean energy.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• ⚙️ Start, stop, adjust, test, and operate pumps, valves, switchgear, and controls.
• 🤝 Assist shift supervision in directing and coordinating personnel.
• ☢️ Manipulate controls and observe monitoring instruments during reactor refueling.
• 🏷️ Implement tagging and system out-of-service requests.
• 🚨 Initiate Emergency Plan in accordance with procedure.
• 🔥 Participate as a member of the station fire brigade.
• 📈 Monitor recorders and indicators for systems operation within prescribed limits.
• 🔧 Respond to and take action to mitigate plant transients.

✅ Requirements & Skills

• 📚 High school diploma or equivalent.
• ✅ Satisfactory completion of the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) test and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST).
• 🔒 Nuclear unescorted access.
• ➕ One year of technical experience in power production, petrochemical, or industrial process plants, or operations/maintenance of a non-generating nuclear power facility; OR a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a technical discipline; OR 43 credit hours of post-secondary education in advanced math, physics, chemistry, and/or engineering.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

• 💰 Competitive compensation and bonus program
• 📈 401(k) with company match
• 🏢 Employee stock purchase program
• 🏥 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• wellbeing programs
• disability and life insurance benefits
• 🏖️ Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days

💰 Compensation: $48.51/hour

📍 Location: United States