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Full-time employment is the standard for post-completion OPT and gives you the most direct path to building the kind of track record that leads to H-1B sponsorship. Employers who offer full-time roles to OPT students typically have structured immigration programs, and starting your career in a full-time position rather than a contract or part-time arrangement puts you in the strongest position for the conversations that matter later.
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Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Starting pay rate is $43.71/hr. (non-negotiable)
Responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of Position
Under general supervision until qualifications are attained, the trainee provides radiation protection services in support of plant operations and maintenance, in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Under general supervision until qualifications are attained
- Conducts and evaluates radiation, airborne radioactivity and contamination surveys to determine the required radiation protection requirements and personnel stay time, and maintains required postings.
- Assists with monitoring personnel exposure to airborne radioactivity and radiation to maintain personnel exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
- Prescribes the required protective clothing and devices for all individual entries into controlled areas of the site.
- Ensures that controlled area material is surveyed in accordance with approved procedures prior to unrestricted release.
- Assists with calibrations, repairs, and maintains equipment used to perform radiological surveys and respiratory test equipment.
- Assists with the preparation of radioactive material for disposal.
- Installs and certifies shielding, ventilation, and radiological containment devices at work site.
- Assists in the decontamination of personnel and equipment.
- Successfully completes 100/150 series fundamental training and attains qualifications to independently perform basic radiation protection tasks such as conducting and analyzing survey results, performing area and equipment decontamination, and controlling worker ingress and egress into radiological controlled areas.
- Successfully completes 200 and 250 series initial classroom training and 200 series hands-on task training and evaluation.
- Upon completion of 200 and 250 series training and until the applicable ANSI experience time requirement is met, performs 200 and 250 series tasks under general supervision of qualified radiation protection technicians.
- Perform emergency response duties as assigned.
- May be required to work overtime and shift work.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school Diploma or GED
- Experience in the fields of radiation control job coverage, radioactive waste management, and respiratory protection program implementation preferred but not required
- Must possess a good technical aptitude as evidenced by successfully passing the EEI Tech test
- Meets the requirements of Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) psychological, drug, alcohol, and medical testing policies and/or regulations
- Ability to wear a respirator and work with a 20 pound weight on the back
- Incumbents will be required to work outdoors in all conditions, climbing, working from ladders and platforms, exposure to heat, dirt, noise, and radiation
- May be subject to certification and recertification with periodic reviews if required by NRC or industry standards
- Any modification mandated by law or regulation enacted by a governmental agency that affects either the duties or qualifications of this position will become a part of this job specification
- Job requires rotating shift work including holiday and weekend work
- Frequent exposure to heat, noise, dirt and radiation
Overview:
Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Starting pay rate is $43.71/hr. (non-negotiable)
Responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of Position
Under general supervision until qualifications are attained, the trainee provides radiation protection services in support of plant operations and maintenance, in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Under general supervision until qualifications are attained
- Conducts and evaluates radiation, airborne radioactivity and contamination surveys to determine the required radiation protection requirements and personnel stay time, and maintains required postings.
- Assists with monitoring personnel exposure to airborne radioactivity and radiation to maintain personnel exposure as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
- Prescribes the required protective clothing and devices for all individual entries into controlled areas of the site.
- Ensures that controlled area material is surveyed in accordance with approved procedures prior to unrestricted release.
- Assists with calibrations, repairs, and maintains equipment used to perform radiological surveys and respiratory test equipment.
- Assists with the preparation of radioactive material for disposal.
- Installs and certifies shielding, ventilation, and radiological containment devices at work site.
- Assists in the decontamination of personnel and equipment.
- Successfully completes 100/150 series fundamental training and attains qualifications to independently perform basic radiation protection tasks such as conducting and analyzing survey results, performing area and equipment decontamination, and controlling worker ingress and egress into radiological controlled areas.
- Successfully completes 200 and 250 series initial classroom training and 200 series hands-on task training and evaluation.
- Upon completion of 200 and 250 series training and until the applicable ANSI experience time requirement is met, performs 200 and 250 series tasks under general supervision of qualified radiation protection technicians.
- Perform emergency response duties as assigned.
- May be required to work overtime and shift work.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school Diploma or GED
- Experience in the fields of radiation control job coverage, radioactive waste management, and respiratory protection program implementation preferred but not required
- Must possess a good technical aptitude as evidenced by successfully passing the EEI Tech test
- Meets the requirements of Company and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) psychological, drug, alcohol, and medical testing policies and/or regulations
- Ability to wear a respirator and work with a 20 pound weight on the back
- Incumbents will be required to work outdoors in all conditions, climbing, working from ladders and platforms, exposure to heat, dirt, noise, and radiation
- May be subject to certification and recertification with periodic reviews if required by NRC or industry standards
- Any modification mandated by law or regulation enacted by a governmental agency that affects either the duties or qualifications of this position will become a part of this job specification
- Job requires rotating shift work including holiday and weekend work
- Frequent exposure to heat, noise, dirt and radiation
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Do I have to work full time on OPT?
Post-completion OPT does not legally require full-time hours, but you must work at least 20 hours per week on STEM OPT to maintain valid status. Most employers sponsoring H-1B expect full-time commitment, and full-time employment gives you the strongest case for eventual sponsorship. Staying in a full-time role also minimizes the risk of exceeding the unemployment day limits that apply during the OPT period.
Can I convert from a part-time to a full-time role on OPT?
Yes, changing from part-time to full-time employment during OPT is permitted as long as the role remains related to your field of study. For STEM OPT, an updated I-983 training plan is required if your hours or responsibilities change materially. Reporting the change to your DSO keeps your records current and your status protected.
How do I find employers offering full-time OPT roles rather than contract positions?
Filtering your job search toward direct employer roles at companies with established graduate hiring programs is the most efficient approach. Full-time listings at mid-size to large companies with prior OPT and H-1B filing histories are the safest targets. On Migrate Mate, you can filter by verified sponsoring employers to focus your search on companies that have committed to international hiring in the past.
Can I start a full-time OPT job before I receive my EAD card?
No, you cannot begin working until you have your Employment Authorization Document in hand and the start date on the card has arrived. USCIS processing times for the EAD can vary, so applying as early as USCIS permits, typically 90 days before your OPT start date, gives you the best chance of having the card before you need to start. Some employers can accommodate a later start date if you communicate your EAD timeline clearly.
Do full-time OPT jobs come with the same benefits as standard employment?
Your employment status on OPT is the same as any other employee, and compensation and benefits must be commensurate with what similarly situated workers receive. On STEM OPT, the employer has a specific obligation to pay you comparable wages. You should expect the same access to health insurance, retirement contributions, and other standard benefits as your colleagues in equivalent roles.
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