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DDMurray:
My interview went okay. There were two guys with prepared questions. They were guys from the plant and they seemed receptive to my responses and told me that SRO would likely require 6 months in house before applying. They even showed me the flowchart Dominion uses to determine the requirements for SRO.
The HR person said wearing a suit was fine ("Dress to Impress" was her response when I saw everybody else in khakis and polo shirts and asked her if I overdressed). They have scheduled me for the POSS on 14July and said they would give me a tour of the plant that day (or at least the simulator). Overall I was impressed with the people and the impression they left me was that they had a favorable opinion of Millstone and Dominion. It seems the horror stories I read about a few years back are behind them.
I'd like to thank everyone for their help. I will be better prepared for my next interview and hopefully get rid of the "ums".
Derek Murray
G-reg:
The "Hate Era" that existed back in the 90's is a thing of the past. There was a major management bloodletting after the NRC took away their keys, and many of the "culture" problems that existed at Millstone have been subsequently resolved. A change in station ownership (from Northeast Utilities to Dominion) back around that same time also helped. The Bad Old Days are a thing of the past.
Wearing a suit to the job interview was the right call IMHO. Best of luck to you!
- Greg
DDMurray:
I took the POSS today. It was like I thought except one part of the math that I had trouble with. Lots algebra with fractions and decimal places. I didn't practice them much. I finished two of the sections completely. I had five left on the "put the pieces together" and about eight left on the graphs. I was really disappointed in the math. It is usually my best subject, but not today.
I did get a tour of the plant, including control room. I was impressed with size of everything. I was introduced to the assistant operations manager. That meet and greet didn't go too well. I got the impression that they think I expect too much, though I haven't asked for anything other than letting them know I'd like to get into the SRO program. They made it pretty clear I needed to sow my oats in Ops if I wanted to go anywhere at Dominion. I am definitely on board with that, but I left with them saying, "We'll call after the POSS results come out." In a nutshell, I'm not feeling too good about how this has gone since the first interview.
DM
retired nuke:
--- Quote from: subnukederek on Jul 14, 2008, 09:08 ---I took the POSS today. It was like I thought except one part of the math that I had trouble with. Lots algebra with fractions and decimal places. I didn't practice them much. I finished two of the sections completely. I had five left on the "put the pieces together" and about eight left on the graphs. I was really disappointed in the math. It is usually my best subject, but not today.
In a nutshell, I'm not feeling too good about how this has gone since the first interview.
DM
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If that one doesn't pan out - Entergy has several openings - couple of sites - posted here on nukeworker, or on their website - whole new class being hired right now...
Good luck
DDMurray:
Got the POSS results already. Here's the applicable e-mail, "Congratulations, your test result for the EEI Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) test is Recommended Fossil, Hydro & Nuclear. We are currently evaluating the qualifications of those individuals who were recommended. Dominion will be reviewing the pool of applicants who will move forward to the next step in the screening process."
At least the exam went okay. Again I'd like to thank the nukeworkers for their sound advice in prepping for the test and interview.
Derek Murray
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