Operator, Reactor Supervisor
Company: Constellation Energy
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
WHO WE ARE 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. TITLE: Initial License Trainee (ILT), Senior Reactor
Operator (SRO) * We are hiring now for class starting in Jan. 2026.
* LOCATION(S): Clinton, Illinois Why Constellation? Constellation
has been the leader in carbon-free energy production for more than
a decade, and generates 50% more clean, carbon-free electricity
than any other company in America. We're generating power 24/7 with
the nation's largest emission-free nuclear energy fleet, providing
enough clean energy to power 15 million homes. Constellation offers
customers a range of clean, zero-carbon energy solutions to help
reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability
goals. Integrity and Trust Advancing Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Safety and Reliability Innovation Teamwork and
Accountability Constellation offers competitive salary & benefits
to all our employees: Competitive Salary During initial license
training, total compensation ranging from $159,000.00 to
$182,000.00 per year (depending on experience and past license
status) including a 15% annual incentive bonus. Also, an initial
sign-on bonus, a total of $10,000 in milestone bonus spread
throughout training, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401k
with employer matching on contributions. After obtaining SRO
license, total compensation ranging from $191,000.00 per year
including a 15% annual incentive bonus. Eligible for extended hours
pay at 1.5 times the base salary (expressed on hourly basis)
involving mandated operation shift coverage. Comprehensive Health
(medical, dental, and vision) and wellness benefits Bonus Program
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Employee stock purchase
program Paid Vacations and Holidays Educational Reimbursement
Program Employee Referral Program Job Summary while in training to
obtain an NRC License The initial license trainee will engage in a
combination of classroom instruction, simulator training, and
on-the-job experience, to acquire the essential skill and knowledge
to meet the qualification for a Senior Reactor Operator License
holder. Upon completion of the qualification the candidate will be
fully licensed by the NRC to supervise the operations of the
reactor control room. Completion of Fundamentals Phase, completion
of Simulator Certification, acquiring SRO status, attainment of NRC
SRO License (80%) Study time, field time needed to attain licensed
status (10%) Project work, outage assignments, or duties as
assigned to support the site operations (10%) Job Summary Provide
direct oversight of Constellation&rsquos Nuclear Power
Generating Station operations including directing Reactor Operators
in controlling plant operations, Equipment Operators in field
operations, procedure use and tagging evolutions. Job
Responsibilities Authorize maintenance and testing activities to
ensure equipment status is maintained. Responsible for implementing
Emergency Operating procedures and directing the required
procedural steps to stabilize the plant following emergency or
abnormal conditions. Evaluate and respond to issues, findings, open
items, and requests originating internally and externally from the
organization. Oversee special projects determined by the Operations
Director/Operations Managers. Responsible for creating, revising,
and reviewing Emergency Operating Procedures and Abnormal Operating
Procedures to support safe, efficient, cost-effective operation of
the Nuclear Generating Station Units. Responsible for reviewing
design and license changes for procedure impact, performing
10CFR50.59 applicability reviews and Station Qualified Reviewer
(SQR) reviews, and supporting outages and various special projects.
Review system documentation including P&ID and design
descriptions. Provide operability review for systems specifically
during off-normal conditions. Assist in developing refueling
sequences and ensure systems can accommodate shutdown and refueling
operations. Directing operating shift personnel in the performance
of plant duties including standing watch on rotating 12-hour shifts
and coordinating and directing the operation of the nuclear power
plant's systems. Shift work, continuous training with periodic
examinations, respirator qualification, and maintaining
qualification as a member of the plant Fire Brigade are all
requirements of this position. Minimum Qualifications High School
Diploma or equivalent Successfully passing the Plant Operator
Selection System (POSS) and Basic Math and Science Test (BMST)
pre-employment tests Must successfully complete a FLS Leadership
Assessment And meet or exceed one of the following: 1 year Reactor
Operator license at a comparable facility or 1.5 years at a
noncomparable facility. Comparable is PWR to PWR or BWR to BWR and
non-comparable is PWR to BWR or BWR to PWR. 1.5 years or more in a
position equivalent to Reactor Operator (or Supervisor) at military
reactor (i.e., Power Plant Watch Engineer, Engineering Watch
Supervisor, Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch,
Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor). Must have 1.5 years after
qualification. Bachelor&rsquos degree (BS) or equivalent in
engineering, engineering technology or physical sciences, or
professional engineer license, and more than 1.5 years as a
qualified non-licensed operator or a supervisor or manager in work
control, operations, engineering, outage management, maintenance,
radiation protection, chemistry, or accredited training at a
comparable (BWR or PWR) facility. Managerial, staff engineer, or
supervisor experience at non-comparable plant may be credited on a
1.5:1.0 basis (i.e., over 2.25 years required for non-comparable
facility), and 3 years required for a nontraditional degree.
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