Nuclear Student Generating Plant Operator (Sgpo)

Nuclear Student Generating Plant Operator (SGPO) - 514712

Transcripts must be attached in Step 8 of the application process and ALL job-related screening questions must be answered in order to be considered.

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Operations

Location: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Spring City TN

Posting Open: 04/24/2023

Posting Close: 05/01/2023 at 11:59PM EST

Salary: $77,555

Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

-This class is targeted to start in October 2023-

Description:

This is a 12 to 18-month training program leading to the position of Assistant Unit Operator (AUO) at a Nuclear Power Plant. The training consists of a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction:

• 240 hours of classroom instruction will be given by an instructor. This instruction will include both electrical and mechanical phases and will be given at the rate of at least 5 days per month.
• 330 hours will be served in electrical operations from selected activities for training purposes.
• 330 hours will be served in mechanical operations from selected activities for training purposes.

Requirements:

• Must receive a qualifying score on the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) pre-entrance exam.
• Must meet all qualification requirements established in the training plan.
• Will be required to progress satisfactorily on periodic examinations throughout the program.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least a two-year Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited educational institution or one of the following equivalencies:

• Two or more years' work experience and training in power plant operations/generation while a member of a utility or industrial environment AND have completed at least 6 semester credit hours (9 quarter credit hours) of college mathematics at or above the algebra level or two years of high school mathematics with one year at or above the algebra level. Must also have had either chemistry or physics at the high school, college, or university level.
• Completion of at least a 4-year union apprenticeship AND have completed at least 6 semester credit hours (9 quarter credit hours) of college mathematics at or above the algebra level or two years of high school mathematics with one year at or above the algebra level. Must also have had either chemistry or physics at the high school, college, or university level.
• Two or more years' work experience and training in the field of power generation or ship propulsion while a member of the armed forces AND have completed at least 6 semester credit hours (9 quarter credit hours) of college mathematics at or above the algebra level or two years of high school mathematics with one year at or above the algebra level. Must also have had either chemistry or physics at the high school, college, or university level.
• At least 43 semester credit hours (65 quarter credit hours) of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university AND have completed at least 6 semester credit hours (9 quarter credit hours) of college mathematics at or above the algebra level or two years of high school mathematics with one year at or above the algebra level. Must also have had either chemistry or physics at the high school, college, or university level.

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Must fulfill the requirements set forth in the “Selection of Participants” section of the basic plan before eligible for selection.

Supervision Received:
Under the administrative supervision of the Assistant Power Plant Superintendent who assigns the incumbent to work under the direction of a qualified operator or an instructor.

Supervision Over Others:
Will have no supervisory duties.

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