Operator 1 - OPS Apprentice Class
STP Nuclear Operating Company
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- Location
- Wadsworth, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Internship
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 5 days ago
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About the company
STP Nuclear Operating Company
Utilities · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Operate assigned equipment during all phases of plant operation
- Inspect operating equipment and initiate service requests for repairs
- Attend and successfully complete all phases of the Operator Apprenticeship program
- Act as a member of the Fire Brigade
- Monitor system parameters and perform required operational checks
- Maintain required logs, charts, and records on the assigned work shift
- Support Maintenance by Equipment Clearance Orders
- Perform minor maintenance on equipment and components
What you need
- High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
- Associates degree in a science, mathematics, or technology program, Mechanical or Operations Technology (Preferred)
- Navy nuclear power plant experience may be considered (Preferred)
- Industrial or commercial plant equipment operations. (Preferred)
- Environmental and physical requirements require the ability to don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the defined role; subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting to 30+ lbs.; ascending/descending stairs; ascending, descending, traversing ladders, scaffolds, stairs; working in confined spaces; moving safely over uneven or slippery terrain; working in proximity to loud equipment and possible inclement weather/temperature conditions.
- Education: a high school diploma or an associate degree
Key skills
Radiation protective techniquesBasic mathematicsPersonal Protective EquipmentRespirator
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Job Titles & Postings:
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Operator 1 (Job Posting)
Target Start Date:
June 2027
Posting Period:
October 12, 2026 through January 8, 2027
Requirements:
High School/GED or equivalent (Required)
Associates degree in a science, mathematics, or technology program, Mechanical or Operations Technology (Preferred)
Navy nuclear power plant experience may be considered (Preferred)
Industrial or commercial plant equipment operations. (Preferred)
Summary:
The Operator 1 position is responsible for assisting in the operation of plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner, as directed by Control Room personnel. Essential responsibilities are plant equipment operation.
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Responsibilities include operation of assigned equipment during all phases of plant operation, inspecting operating equipment, and initiating service requests for equipment/component repairs as needed
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Attends and successfully completes all phases of the Operator Apprenticeship program
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Acts as a member of the Fire Brigade
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Acts in an assigned position for the Emergency Response Organization per the Station Emergency Plan as required
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Participates in refueling activities, accepts outage position as needed
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Monitors system parameters as required to always be aware of equipment conditions during the work shift
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Performs required operational checks. Observes and evaluates instruments and alarms for operating problems; informs shift supervision
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Maintains required logs, charts, and records on the assigned work shift
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Supports Maintenance by Equipment Clearance Orders
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Perform minor maintenance, including adjusting manual valve packing, replacing fuses, pressurizing tanks, installing test equipment, adding oil to equipment, and draining water from components
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Attends training and retraining. Performs on-the-job training for other apprentice-level operators
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Maintains proficiency in radiation protective techniques and procedures
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Performs housekeeping duties, including maintaining and keeping equipment and areas clean
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Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access
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Ability to meet requirements for wearing a respirator
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Ability to use basic mathematics to complete log computations
Work Hours:
During much of the training, individuals will work a 4 day/10-hour work schedule (Monday-Thursday); however, alternate work schedules including shift work will be required to support outages and other plant needs.
Work Location:
Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site.
Environmental and Physical Requirements:
Environmental and physical requirements require the ability to don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the defined role; subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting to 30+ lbs.; ascending/descending stairs; ascending, descending, traversing ladders, scaffolds, stairs; working in confined spaces; moving safely over uneven or slippery terrain; working in proximity to loud equipment and possible inclement weather/temperature conditions.
Working Conditions:
Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed
Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week
Shiftwork in nuclear power plant, including Holiday coverage
Travel may be required
May be required to carry a phone
Working environment consist of both outside and inside work, in both extreme hot and cold temperatures
Work may be in confined spaces, radiological areas, and at heights