In this role, you will act as the Shift Field Operator for the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) Integrated Effects Test (IET) Experiment, a non-critical non-nuclear pilot unit that will spearhead molten salt reactor technology in the United States.The client will operate this IET system around the clock with multiple shifts. In the initial phase, you will work with the IET crew including the Shift Operations Supervisor and Control Room Operator to operate the IET under normal and test scenarios. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on heater control systems, pumps, electrical heaters, and insulation installation/removal.
Your role will include interfacing with a team of >20 scientists and engineers both internal and external to. You will gain the experience to be one of the first few experts in molten chloride salt handling for next generation advanced reactors. Candidates must have extensive plant operations experience. Additionally, candidates must represent the fundamental values required for plant operation, including Questioning Attitude, Integrity, and Open Communication.
Responsibilities • Operate High Temperature Pilot Systems. • Operate Pumps, Valves, Heaters, Blowers, Compressors. • Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and takes corrective measures. • Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to efficiently achieve desired operating results and ensure proper operation of equipment under current process conditions such as Start/Stop/Rate adjustment of equipment. • Regulate and shut down equipment if necessary. • Troubleshoot equipment, electrical and instrumentation issues. • Follow standard operating and emergency procedures until issue can be corrected. • Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO). • Complete System Pressure and Leak Checks. • Keep Shift Log of Operations. • Make multiple repeat batches of Purified Salt. • Work various shifts including evening, weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call as required. • Wear protective gear as needed. • Physically perform assigned duties and essential functions of the position. • Independently plan and carry out maintenance and operations in accordance with established operating methods and procedures. • Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities. • Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives. • Responsible for reporting on-shift events and abnormalities during shift turnover to oncoming team members.
Shift Schedule • This position is in support of a 24/7 operation. There are four crews working 12-hour shifts. The shift schedule does not rotate weekly so two of the four crews are dedicated to day shift and two are dedicated to night shift.