Reactor Operator
Company: Constellation Energy
Location: Rheems
Posted on: July 13, 2025
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Job Description:
COMPANY OVERVIEW As the nation's largest producer of clean,
carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose:
accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been
the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and
we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow,
thrive, and contribute. Our culture and employee experience make it
clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're
creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people
are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can
build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and
make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges,
we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join
us to lead the clean energy future. TOTAL REWARDS Constellation
offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees
thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive
compensation and benefits that support both employees and their
families, helping them prepare for the future. 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. Nuclear Reactor Operators for the Crane Clean Energy
Center in Middletown, PA (near Harrisburg) Starting rate for this
role is $66.01 PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE POSITION: Upon the successful
completion of Initial License Training (including attainment of
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Reactor Operator (RO) License),
operate the Nuclear Power Station in accordance with the Licensed
Reactor Operators responsibilities as defined in the station
operating procedures and in accordance with Operations Department
and station policies and practices. In class: Candidates attending
class with the intent of attaining an RO License. Classroom
lessons, study time, exam time, and field time required to attain
licensed status. Other duties as assigned to support site
operations. Successful completion of Initial Training and/or Watch
Station Qualifications Pass company and NRC issued exams to attain
RO license. Once licensed: Operate the plant in accordance with
approved procedures and within the Limiting Conditions for
Operation of the Technical Specifications to ensure the reactor is
operated in a safe, conservative, and efficient manner at all
times. Monitor the reactor and ensure reactor operation remains
within established bands. Monitor all assigned control room panels
and notify the Unit Supervisor regarding unusual or unexpected
conditions. Maintain cognizance of the activities and work
impacting the unit, and the work of the assist RO(s) assigned to
the unit. Ensure a narrative log of activities occurring on the
assigned unit during the shift is maintained. Perform clearance
activities. Coordinate liquid radwaste releases and transfers with
the Reactor Operators and the Radwaste Equipment Operators Perform
electrical switching from the Control Room. Be available for
on-call status, rotating shifts - including holiday and weekend
work, and serve on the Emergency Response Organization. Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Successfully pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) and
Basic Math and Science Test (BMST) pre-employment tests
successfully. Pass NRC-required physical examination for licensed
operators. Ability to complete fire brigade member qualifications
based on Operational needs, including physical qualifications
(ability to wear a respirator and wear 20-pound oxygen tank). For
Fire Brigade and while standing watch in case of fire must wear
respirators in control room. Obtain unescorted access to
Constellation&rsquos nuclear power plants. Meet or exceed one
of the following: 6 months performing plant operational duties as a
non-licensed operator on-site at the Constellation nuclear power
plant for which you are applying as an RO (qualified for all power
block and safety system operational duties). Must have 18 months
total Power Plant experience. 12 months experience performing plant
operational duties as a qualified non-licensed operator at a
comparable nuclear facility or 18 months at a noncomparable nuclear
facility (qualified for all power block and safety system
operational duties). Comparable is PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR, and
non-comparable is PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR. Must have 18 months
total Power Plant experience. 6 months performing plant operational
duties as an ACTIVE licensed reactor operator at a comparable
nuclear facility or 12 months experience at a non-comparable
commercial power reactor operator facility. Comparable is PWR to
PWR or BWR to BWR, and non-comparable is PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR.
Must have 18 months total Power Plant experience. 18 months in
position equivalent to the reactor operator position at a miliary
Navy Reactor (qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of
control rods. The equivalent positions are Reactor Operator,
Engineering Officer of the Watch / Propulsion Plant Watch Officer,
Engineering Watch Supervisor / Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor.
27 months of experience performed in a non-nuclear power production
plant during preoperational, startup testing or operational
activities. Other acceptable experience includes plant design,
construction, technical support, operation, maintenance, or
training instruction with respect to petrochemical similar process
plants or steam propulsion plants.
Keywords: Constellation Energy, Hamilton , Reactor Operator, Energy / Utilities , Rheems, New Jersey
