Control Room Operator-Nuclear

Date: Sep 10, 2025

Location: MINERAL, VA, US, 23117

Company: Dominion Energy

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we?re looking for you. You won?t just find a job here; you?ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

Non-licensed Operators operate the turbine generator and reactor support systems while gaining the requisite knowledge and experience to become licensed Reactor Operators. This role ensures that primary and secondary plant equipment operates properly by executing operational surveillance procedures, surveying and recording readings on equipment, and implementing prescribed operational procedures.

Job duties include:

• Locally operate the turbine generator and reactor support systems while gaining the requisite knowledge and experience to become licensed Reactor Operators



• Monitor and control equipment and associated systems



• Perform minor maintenance



• Execute operational surveillance procedures to ensure that equipment and systems are functioning safely.



• Survey and record readings on plant equipment to detect any potential problems



• Assist in coordinating maintenance and surveillance activities



• Hang and remove plant safety tags



• Assist in refueling operations



• Assist in preparing, transferring, loading and unloading nuclear fuel elements



• Assist in development and implementation of training programs



• Provide relief for other positions as required and work without assistance in job areas where sufficient knowledge and training are present



• Participate in on-the-job training



• Participates as a member of station fire brigade and functions as a fire brigade leader

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully completed the Naval Nuclear Propulsion training program and possess a minimum of 4 years hands on experience in the field/fleet in one of the following disciplines; EM, MM, ET or ELT OR;



• Completed a similar Non-Licensed Operator training program at another commercial nuclear station and possess a minimum of 4 years of directly related experience OR;



• Have or have held an RO or SRO license at a nuclear facility

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Engineering is a plus



• Strong knowledge of Math



• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot assigned systems and equipment



• The ability to operate various equipment and maintenance tools



• Willingness to study and learn while on and off the job



• Excellent reasoning ability



• Good verbal and written communication skills



• Ability to work with minimal supervision



• Must be a self starter with the ability to quickly diagnose equipment issues



• Ability to interface well with peers and supervisors



• Must possess leadership qualities



• Must have a positive attitude



• Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift

Education Requirements

Required: High School Graduate/GED

Required: Successful completion of Algebra II or equivalent (Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus) (Candidates who are selected for an offer must provide documentation)

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.5.2, and Regulatory Guide 1.8 Revision 4, Staff Regulatory Guidance, 1.4 to be met at completion of Control Room Operator training program.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Plant Operators Selection System (POSS) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employme nt-Testing/

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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