Definition
Under direction of a supervisor, operate, maintain, and repair nuclear reactors and associated electronic equipment and systems. Work independently under general supervision; may lead assigned personnel.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class are distinguished by requirement for possession of an Atomic Energy Commission Senior Reactor Operator's License and by the responsibility for training reactor operators and leading assigned personnel.
Typical Work
Lead and work with nuclear reactor technicians in operation, maintenance, and repair of a nuclear reactor operator; perform all duties required of a Reactor Technician 1;
Perform safety inspections of the reactor facility and prepare reports concerning discrepancies; make recommendations to safety personnel regarding safety standards associated with the operation and use of the reactor facility;
As directed, order supplies and equipment necessary for operation of the facilities and maintain pertinent records;
Perform related duties as required.
Perform safety inspections of the reactor facility and prepare reports concerning discrepancies; make recommendations to safety personnel regarding safety standards associated with the operation and use of the reactor facility;
As directed, order supplies and equipment necessary for operation of the facilities and maintain pertinent records;
Perform related duties as required.
Legal Requirement(s)
Must possess a valid Atomic Energy Commission Senior Reactor Operator's License.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High School graduation, or GED Certificate, and three years of experience or on-the-job training in the operation of a nuclear reactor, or equivalent facility.
College or technical school training in nuclear engineering, electronics, or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
College or technical school training in nuclear engineering, electronics, or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Class Specification History
New class adopted January 3, 1973.
Revise class; adopted January 18, 1974.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises code (formerly 4841), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective
July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revise class; adopted January 18, 1974.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises code (formerly 4841), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective
July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
