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Westinghouse Electric Company · 2 weeks ago

Senior Reactor Operator Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company is an industry leader in nuclear power operations. They are seeking a Senior Reactor Operator to leverage their expertise in integrated plant operations, develop/update control room procedures, and support the commissioning of new nuclear plants.

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Responsibilities

Apply knowledge about integrated plant operations to develop/update the way control room operators run plants with operating procedures in normal, abnormal and emergency conditions
Validate various scenarios in control room simulators, before they are used to train reactor operators and implemented in plants worldwide
Scope of work will include the operating fleet (integrating operating experience and new scenarios) and the next generation of nuclear plants (SMR and microreactors), giving you learning and development opportunities in both worlds
Develop test procedures supporting commissioning of new plants (like the AP1000) to demonstrate the functionality of components and systems from pre-op testing through the various startup phases
Develop plant operation and operating procedure for the Westinghouse eVinci™ Micro Reactor and AP300 Small Modular Reactor designs to ensure safe, effective, and efficient operation
Work with existing customers and internal team to develop and update NOPs, AOPs, EOPs, FSGs, and other related documents for the operating fleet including the AP1000
Collaboration with new plant designers and licensed reactor operators to define the best and safest way to operate nuclear plants
As an author of operating and test procedures, you may have the opportunity to support the commissioning of new plants worldwide
Presence in our Cranberry (PA) headquarters is preferred but remote work will be considered

Qualification

Senior Reactor Operator LicensePWR operation knowledgeOperating Procedure WritingControl Room OperationsTest Procedure DevelopmentSafety commitmentCollaboration skills

Required

20+ years of experience working as a licensed Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator in a Commercial Nuclear Power Plant (PWR) or experience as a qualified SRO Instructor
Held a Senior Reactor Operator License for a Power Reactor in the past 5 years OR has been an active Operating Procedure Writer for a Power Reactor in the past 5 years
Detailed knowledge of PWR operation, systems, components, and procedures is required
Must be a U.S. Citizen or have permanent resident status (sponsorship not available)

Preferred

Presence in our Cranberry (PA) headquarters is preferred but remote work will be considered

Benefits

Competitive pay
Benefits to qualifying positions

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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