Reactor Operator Jobs
Reactor Operator jobs are open across nuclear power generation, research reactors, and naval facilities, at every level from entry-level licensed operator to senior reactor operator and shift supervisor, with specializations in pressurized water reactors, boiling water reactors, and control room operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are currently hiring for a reactor operator at our RST facility to make batches of surfactants, polymers and dispersions from batch tickets, load trucks, package materials, drive a lift truck as needed to move raw materials and totes around the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Candidate must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical.
- Proper labeling of drums, bags and super sacks
- Ensure that quantities are in line with batch ticket
- Work on a mezzanine that is approximately 12 feet off the ground with safety rail
- Climb industrial stairs (open in back) with handrail to mezzanine surface
- Receive and review production schedule from Production Manager at the start of shift
- Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs prior to beginning each batch
- Pull samples from vessels and sample port for lab analysis
- Ensure equipment is clean and prepared to operate
- Verify reactor integrity and cleanliness
- Report any issues with equipment in a timely manner
- Verify inventory levels to ensure there is adequate inventory available to produce batch
- Stage raw materials according to specifications
- Produce Batches
- Actively monitor batch process via monitors and adjust controls, temperature, pressure, vacuum, gages as necessary. Address and report any deviations or concerns in a timely manner
- Visually inspect equipment and notify maintenance department and supervisor of issues that require attention
- Upon each batch completion ensure the equipment is clean and ready to be used for next batching process
- Ensure Batch Sheets are completed properly, by recording raw material name and lot number(s) used, temperatures, pressures, vacuum involved in processing material, time for each processing step, time for QC approval, batch yield (pounds produced, and packaging), volume of waste generated and review for accuracy and quality
- Document and report any batch issues and/or concerns in a timely manner
- Maintain process area and general work area organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Follow company policies and safety guidelines at all times, including the use of PPE
- Report any safety hazards and/or concerns in a timely manner
- Crosstrain when assigned and if not assigned, when time permits, and approval is received
- Job is performed on-site. No remote work offered for this position.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have the ability to understand and apply safe handling procedures of all materials used in a production area, and ability to understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and batch sheets
- Must have the ability to apply general understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions
- Must have basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple screens effectively
- Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and compute ratio, rate, and percentages
- Must be able to handle pressure and think clearly in all situations
- Must be organized and able to multitask effectively
- Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely
- Must have initiative and the ability to work in a team-environment
- Lift truck experience or the ability to learn to drive a lift truck
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma, preferred.
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of previous experience in compounding or reactor operations working in a production manufacturing environment, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing, climbing steps, working at heights greater than 15 feet on a mezzanine.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds while lifting, pushing, or pulling.
- Ability to pass a respirator certification and wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment as necessary.
- Work in an uncontrolled environmental setting where temperatures can be extremely cold, hot or humid depending on the outside temperatures.
- Work in an environment where there can be unexpected, sudden loud noises, beeping backup alarms, flashing lights and sudden movements.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- Occasional overtime required as business needs dictate.
- Work environment is on site. Remote work not offered for this position.
Pay
- $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on ability and experience in a related field.
Benefits (effective after 30 days except as noted below):
- Medical (3 plans offered)
- Dental (2 plans offered)
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
- 401(k) matching (upon hire)
- Paid time available
The completion of a TRCC application will be required to be considered for the position. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. Submitting a resume in lieu of an application is not acceptable. TRCC will request a resume if needed.
The company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TRCC via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of TRCC. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by TRCC as a result of the referral or through other means.
We are currently hiring for a reactor operator at our RST facility to make batches of surfactants, polymers and dispersions from batch tickets, load trucks, package materials, drive a lift truck as needed to move raw materials and totes around the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Candidate must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical.
- Proper labeling of drums, bags and super sacks
- Ensure that quantities are in line with batch ticket
- Work on a mezzanine that is approximately 12 feet off the ground with safety rail
- Climb industrial stairs (open in back) with handrail to mezzanine surface
- Receive and review production schedule from Production Manager at the start of shift
- Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs prior to beginning each batch
- Pull samples from vessels and sample port for lab analysis
- Ensure equipment is clean and prepared to operate
- Verify reactor integrity and cleanliness
- Report any issues with equipment in a timely manner
- Verify inventory levels to ensure there is adequate inventory available to produce batch
- Stage raw materials according to specifications
- Produce Batches
- Actively monitor batch process via monitors and adjust controls, temperature, pressure, vacuum, gages as necessary. Address and report any deviations or concerns in a timely manner
- Visually inspect equipment and notify maintenance department and supervisor of issues that require attention
- Upon each batch completion ensure the equipment is clean and ready to be used for next batching process
- Ensure Batch Sheets are completed properly, by recording raw material name and lot number(s) used, temperatures, pressures, vacuum involved in processing material, time for each processing step, time for QC approval, batch yield (pounds produced, and packaging), volume of waste generated and review for accuracy and quality
- Document and report any batch issues and/or concerns in a timely manner
- Maintain process area and general work area organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Follow company policies and safety guidelines at all times, including the use of PPE
- Report any safety hazards and/or concerns in a timely manner
- Crosstrain when assigned and if not assigned, when time permits, and approval is received
- Job is performed on-site. No remote work offered for this position.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have the ability to understand and apply safe handling procedures of all materials used in a production area, and ability to understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and batch sheets
- Must have the ability to apply general understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions
- Must have basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple screens effectively
- Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and compute ratio, rate, and percentages
- Must be able to handle pressure and think clearly in all situations
- Must be organized and able to multitask effectively
- Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely
- Must have initiative and the ability to work in a team-environment
- Lift truck experience or the ability to learn to drive a lift truck
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma, preferred.
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of previous experience in compounding or reactor operations working in a production manufacturing environment, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods standing, climbing steps, working at heights greater than 15 feet on a mezzanine.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds while lifting, pushing, or pulling.
- Ability to pass a respirator certification and wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment as necessary.
- Work in an uncontrolled environmental setting where temperatures can be extremely cold, hot or humid depending on the outside temperatures.
- Work in an environment where there can be unexpected, sudden loud noises, beeping backup alarms, flashing lights and sudden movements.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- Occasional overtime required as business needs dictate.
- Work environment is on site. Remote work not offered for this position.
Pay
- $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on ability and experience in a related field.
Benefits (effective after 30 days except as noted below):
- Medical (3 plans offered)
- Dental (2 plans offered)
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
- 401(k) matching (upon hire)
- Paid time available
The completion of a TRCC application will be required to be considered for the position. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. Submitting a resume in lieu of an application is not acceptable. TRCC will request a resume if needed.
The company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TRCC via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of TRCC. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by TRCC as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reactor operator jobs.
- Active NRC Senior Reactor Operator or Reactor Operator license at a commercial nuclear facility
- Minimum two to five years of licensed operator experience in a control room environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with emergency operating procedures and abnormal event response
- Completion of an NRC-accredited initial license training program or equivalent utility program
- Experience with pressurized water reactor or boiling water reactor systems and auxiliaries
- High school diploma or GED required, with preference for an associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field
Tips for Your Reactor Operator Job Search
Highlight your NRC license prominently
Your Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senior Reactor Operator or Reactor Operator license belongs in the header of your resume, not buried in a certifications section. Hiring managers screen for it immediately, and missing it costs you interviews.
Tailor your resume to reactor type
Pressurized water reactor and boiling water reactor experience are not interchangeable to most hiring managers. Specify your reactor type, coolant system experience, and simulator training hours so screeners can match you to their plant's exact configuration.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists reactor operator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target utility fleets, not just single plants
Large utility operators run multiple reactors across several states and often post openings at the fleet level. Searching by the parent utility company rather than a single plant name surfaces more active openings you'd otherwise miss.
Prepare for simulator-based technical interviews
Most nuclear utilities include an evaluated simulator run as part of the hiring process. Review your emergency operating procedures, practice abnormal event responses out loud, and be ready to talk through your decision-making at each step.
Negotiate your shift differential upfront
Reactor operators work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift differentials vary significantly by utility and are negotiable at offer time. Ask the recruiter to itemize base pay, differential rates, and overtime structure before you accept.
Reactor Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most reactor operators?
Constellation Energy, Xcel Energy, and Franklin International are hiring the most reactor operators right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring activity tends to track closely with scheduled refueling outages and license renewal cycles at individual plants.
How many reactor operator jobs are remote?
About 14% of reactor operator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, as the role requires physical presence in a licensed facility control room. Administrative, training, and procedure-writing roles within nuclear operations departments are the most likely to offer any degree of remote flexibility.
How do you become a reactor operator?
You start by completing a high school diploma or technical degree, then apply to a utility's nuclear operator training program, which typically combines classroom instruction, systems walkthroughs, and simulator hours. After completing the program you must pass the NRC written and operating tests to earn your Reactor Operator license. Maintaining the license requires passing annual operating tests and periodic requalification evaluations at your licensed facility.
How do you get hired as a reactor operator with little or no experience?
Most utilities hire entry-level candidates into non-licensed operator or auxiliary operator roles first, where you gain plant systems familiarity before entering a license training program. Military veterans with nuclear propulsion experience from submarine or surface ship service are heavily recruited and often receive credit toward training hours. Targeting utilities that run formal apprenticeship or initial license training pipelines is the most reliable path when you're starting out.
What does the reactor operator interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a technical phone screen covering plant systems knowledge and your licensing background, followed by an on-site panel interview with operations managers and a training supervisor. Most utilities then require a simulator evaluation where you respond to normal and emergency scenarios with an evaluator watching. Background checks, drug screening, and a psychological evaluation are standard before any conditional offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to reactor operator jobs?
You can find and apply to reactor operator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from nuclear utilities and research facilities across the United States. Find the roles that fit your license type and experience level and apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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