Licensed Nuclear Operator

DTE Energy
United States, Michigan, Newport
Jun 11, 2025
DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century.And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job.At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE.Together, we can achieve great things. Testing Required: EEI POSS Test Job Summary This position is for a Reactor Operator license candidate who will perform the duties of a Licensed Nuclear Operator (LNO) at the Fermi 2 Power Plant located in Newport, Mi. Those duties include manipulation of reactor and other controls to effect the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the nuclear station; directing the activities of nuclear operators; and ensuring that periodic tests and inspections are performed in accordance with NRC regulations. Key Accountabilities Monitors and interprets plant parameters and manipulates plant equipment by simultaneously regulating reactivity, steam, water, temperatures, flows, pressures, generator loads, voltages, etc. Operates and provides protection on any plant equipment. Directs the activities of Nuclear Operators including scheduling work, giving work direction and managing flow. Initiates repair orders and/or arranges for necessary maintenance to instruments, gauges, and mechanical or electrical equipment. Inspects, tests, accepts or rejects maintenance work. Responsible for checking all instruments, controls, mechanisms, and systems prior to startup. Personnel tours plant to inspect equipment to assure safe, efficient operation. Takes appropriate action to correct unsatisfactory conditions by reporting, tagging, erecting barriers, applying emergency operating procedures, etc. Exchanges factual information with directors, managers and federal government regulatory agencies, other utilities and vendors/suppliers/contractors. Responds to alarms and signals and takes corrective action deemed necessary by operating equipment or issues direct operating orders to other plant personnel. As necessary, follows up to ensure proper execution of orders. Acts as Fire Brigade Leader in directing the fire brigade in firefighting activities. Qualifications The candidate's education and experience must be verified and in accordance with Regulatory Qualifications List and ACAD 10001, Guidelines for Initial Training and Qualification of Licensed Operators as described below: High School Diploma or GED 27 months of Total Power Plant Experience OR 6 months performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator at Fermi 2 PP OR 12 months performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator at a BWR facility or 18 months of performing plant operational duties as a non-licensed operator at a PWR facility OR 6 months performing plant operational duties as an ACTIVE licensed reactor operator at a BWR facility or 12 months performing plant operational duties as an ACTIVE licensed reactor operator at a PWR facility OR 18 months in position equivalent to the reactor operator position at a military reactor such as: Reactor Operator Engineering Officer of the Watch / Propulsion Plant Watch Officer Engineering Watch Supervisor / Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor Additional Qualifications Other Qualifications Must successfully pass POSS Exam Pass physical examination for Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulation 396, "Certificate of Physical Exam" and Guide 1.134, "Medical Evaluation of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel Requiring Operator Licenses". Must successfully pass the Reactor Operator License Examination and maintain license PRIVACYNOTICE TO CALIFORNIAJOB APPLICANTS At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.