Waterford Job Opening: Millstone Looking for Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator

Millstone Power Station listed the following job opening on the Dominion Careers Facebook page, for a nuclear plant equipment operator.

Summary & Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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.

Job 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.

Education Required

• Education Level: High school graduate or GED required

Testing Required

• This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Plant Operators Selection System (POSS) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process.

To view the practice test, click here.

Working Conditions

• Confined Spaces
• Cold
• Dust / Grease / Oil
• Energized Wires
• Fumes
• Heat
• Loud Noise
• Operating Machinery
• Outdoors
• Office Work Environment
• Pressurized Lines & Valves
• Radiation

Click here for the complete job listing and a link to apply.