Nuclear Operations Unit Supervisor - License Class

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• Date: Oct 20, 2026
• Location(s): Florida City, FL, US, 33035

Additional responsibilities once licensed will include

• Supervise Operations personnel ensuring safe and reliable operation of Plant equipment
• Analyze complex plant activities and evolutions to provide proper operations focus and ensure error-free performance
• Responds to plant indicators and alarms in accordance with plant procedures including identifying those parameters that are indicative of an emergency condition and initiating designated actions.
• Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license including shift turnovers, log maintenance, etc
• Ensure all operating records are maintained to preserve documentation of operations activities and responses to any unusual conditions in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) specifications.
• Coordinate and control maintenance and testing activities
• Ensure completion of scheduled activities.
• Maintain and improve Human Performance in Operations and across the Station
• Maintain constructive relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain constructive relationships with other departments.
• Act in a station leadership role
• Support refueling activities

Job Overview

The Senior Reactor Operator - License Class position requires participation in License Class, a preparatory program for the job of Operations Unit Supervisor. In order to participate in License Class, six months of commercial nuclear experience is required. During this time, employees selected for this position will prepare for License Class and assign, direct, lead, evaluate and manage the performance of subordinate employees.

Successful candidates partake in several training programs including the Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) training program, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) SRO license exam, and the Control Room Supervisor Training program. Individuals in this position must make satisfactory progress in preparation for passing the NRC SRO exam, pass the NRC SRO exam, develop leadership, performance management, and technical skills to perform supervisory job responsibilities, and complete the entire program.

Upon successful completion of the entire program, employees will be assigned as Unit Supervisors of the operating crews. Unit Supervisor duties include directing the license activities of licensed operators, serving as station leaders and setting the tone for conduct of all station activities and performing all operational activities to the highest standards and expectations. Unit supervisors must maintain nuclear, radiological, industrial and environmental safety at the forefront of all decisions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes the site Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License or Shift Technical Advisor (STA) training program for degreed engineers
• Develops planning, organizing, and directing skills
• Practices controlling shift operations
• Develops up-to-date knowledge of plant operating conditions and limitations established by technical specifications and the plant operating license
• Practices performing as an Operations Unit Supervisor and performs associated supervisory duties while training
• Progresses in knowledge to pass the NRC SRO exam and program completion
• Completes and passes any other training course, instruction, event, simulation, and on-the-job performance expectation

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Candidates for an SRO License shall have a least one of the following qualifications:

• Previously held a Senior Reactor Operator license for an operating nuclear power plant
• Previously held a Reactor Operator License for an operating nuclear power plant
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science as defined by R.G. 1.8 Revision 3
• Experience as licensed operator training instructor with an SRO certification.
• Two years military experience in a position equivalent to a reactor operator

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's - Engineering

Nuclear-Specific Requirements

ACAD 10-001 (Guidelines for Initial Training and Qualification of Licensed Operators) apply to this position

Nuclear plant experience: Individuals with a BS degree or equivalent in engineering tech or related sciences must have 18 months at a comparable facility with staff experience (Operations, Engineering, Radiological support, planning/maintenance, chemistry, or accredited training at a current or comparable facility) or 27 months for a non-comparable facility

Rotating shift work

Successful completion of a Licensed Operator Physical

• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted Nuclear Access, including participation in Fitness for Duty Program
• Condition of employment: Successful completion of the SRO license class and attainment of NRC SRO license
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• Employee Group: Exempt
• Employee Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Operations

Nearest Major Market: Miami

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