Nuclear Operations Unit Supervisor - License Class

At Florida Power & Light, our people are our biggest asset. Everyday our employees help us deliver safe, affordable, and reliable service to our more than 4.8 million customers. They are helping shape our company and how our customers see us. With seven nuclear reactors at four plant sites around the country, today, FPL’s nuclear fleet is one of the largest in the nation. Currently, we are hiring for our upcoming License Class to qualify for Nuclear Operation Unit Supervisor position.

St. Lucie Nuclear Plant is a dual unit nuclear facility which is located on the beautiful beaches of Hutchinson Island, about ten miles northeast of Jensen Beach, FL. If you are interested in joining a leading team in an industry leading Nuclear Fleet, look no further. Join the Saint Lucie Team in its drive to excellence in equipment reliability and safe nuclear operations.

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
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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

Special Requirements

Nuclear-Specific Requirements :

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