*Senior Reactor Operator 4

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Nuscale Power
Develops small modular nuclear reactors for clean, safe, and efficient energy production.
Develops training, procedures, and designs to ensure safe, efficient operation of NuScale plants
2 days ago ago
$113,955 - $178,237
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Onsite
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Licensing
Construction
Commissioning
Operations & Maintenance
Design Engineering
Program Management
Procurement
Refueling Outages
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Utilities
Industrial
Government
Data Centers
Desalination
Hydrogen Production
Role
What you would be doing
operating procedures
design review
special studies
quality assurance
training development
cost estimation
  • Develops operating and maintenance procedures needed for normal, abnormal, and emergency operations.
  • Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments. Collaborates with team members to ensure solutions are vetted and deliverables are of high quality.
  • Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
  • Regularly interacts with management and other organizations on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines. Prepares and presents technical information concerning NuScale projects to the NRC, potential customers, and other stakeholders on behalf of NuScale.
  • Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
  • Provides resolution for complex problems using professional operational principles and company objectives to resolve unique situations.
  • Performs design reviews to ensure the NuScale plant can be operated and maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
  • The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Develops training material needed to ensure staff can operate the NuScale power plant in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performs or coordinates special studies, analysis, and design decisions to address unique operational and design related issues as they arise. Where appropriate, develops cost estimates to support appropriate studies, analyses and design decision alternatives.
  • Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
  • Interfaces with potential customers, investors and the NRC in order to support the marketing and licensing of the NuScale design.
What you bring
bachelor's
sro license
8 years
nuclear
safety
communication
  • Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
  • Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
  • Education/Certification: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, Human Factors Engineering, or Industrial Psychology from a four-year accredited college or university is required. Previously held an SRO or RO license or an SRO certification is required.
  • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
  • Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
  • Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
  • Understands and applies expert level knowledge of nuclear power plant operational principles, techniques, and practices to support Standard Design Approval development.
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Experience: A minimum of 8 years of full-time working experience in the commercial nuclear power industry is required. Direct experience working in the Training Department highly desired. Plant operations, procedure development, and human factors engineering experience is preferred.
  • Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Able to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
  • Unnamed entity founded to revolutionize nuclear energy with small modular reactors (SMRs)
  • Focus on making nuclear power safer, more affordable, and more sustainable
  • Developed the world's first SMR design certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
  • Collaborates with utilities, governments, and other key players to build cleaner energy solutions
  • Key projects include providing reliable energy to communities, industries, and military bases
  • Leverages advanced technology to offer a cleaner, more flexible energy source compared to traditional nuclear plants
  • SMRs designed to operate in diverse environments, including remote and off-grid locations
  • Reactors capable of scaling energy production to meet varying demand, reducing costs and risks
Culture + Values
  • SAFETY: We will build and sustain a safety conscious workforce in order to ensure the safety of the products we produce, as well as the safety of our employees and our partners.
  • EXCELLENCE: We will earn the respect of our stakeholders by delivering on our promises and demanding excellence of ourselves in the work we produce.
  • INTEGRITY: We are committed to earning the trust of our stakeholders and teammates through transparency, openness, respect, and honesty in our relationships.
  • TEAMWORK: We treat all people with dignity, respect each other's perspective and work collaboratively to achieve excellence, and deliver value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders.
  • INNOVATION: We solve complex problems and seek creative new ways to deliver solutions that will dramatically improve access to clean, safe, affordable nuclear energy.
Environment + Sustainability
3M tons/year
COâ‚‚ Emissions Reduction
Estimates a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
80% waste reduction
Compared to Conventional Plants
Achieves 80% waste reduction through innovative nuclear plant technology.
5-150 L/MWh
Water Consumption
Developed air-cooled and hybrid SMR options reducing water usage drastically.
  • Joined the UN 24/7 Carbon‑Free Energy Compact to accelerate decarbonization of global electricity systems.
  • VOYGRâ„¢ plant technology provides reliable, high‑capacity, carbon‑free energy supporting integration of intermittent renewables.
  • Pledged support for global net-zero goals, aligns with net-zero by 2050 objective.
  • Participates in global sustainability initiatives (e.g., IAEA goals)
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender‑related outcomes available on official website or LinkedIn.
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