Nuclear Operator

Join our Diablo Canyon team as a nuclear operator! 

 This is entry-level opportunity offers training and hands-on experience in a nuclear operating environment. 

After completing our class and passing the final exam, you'll join a rotating crew responsible for operating and monitoring turbine generators and reactor support systems.

Apply today! This position is open until Nov. 15th!

Link: DCPP Nuclear Operator at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

To obtain and maintain employment and unescorted access at DCPP, you must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen, a security background check, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission physical fitness examination, psychological screen, computer-based training, and be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

You will be expected to pass a respirator fit test and be SCBA certified within the first six months of employment.

PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job.  The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. ​

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the starting hourly rate range for this position is $51.85 to $72.67 (these are 2025 wages, 2026 wages have not been negotiated yet), subject to collectively bargained wage increases.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate turbines and auxiliary power plant equipment.
• Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or assess the effects on other equipment.
• Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
• Record operating data such as the results of surveillance tests.
• Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls, and report these conditions to supervisors.
• Implement operational procedures that control or manipulate plant equipment
• Participate in nuclear fuel handling activities such as preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading.
• Conduct inspections and operations outside of control rooms as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License or equivalent on day one of hire
• Must be able to wear company provided respirator
• Ability to work around energized, high voltage and large mechanical rotating equipment and within and around a nuclear environment
• Ability to climb while wearing fall protection and lift/carry heavy tools/materials over narrow slippery surfaces, up and down stairways and ladders
• Ability to work in awkward positions, in confined spaces (very small areas), in elevated areas (working from heights), performing work tasks from ladders, scaffolds, metal gratings or in fall protection situations as well as indoors, outdoors, and in hot environments
• Ability to work overtime on weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays and work swing and night shifts