Facility & Company Information > Diablo Canyon
Shift Foreman/Senior Reactor Operator Positions
richardm82:
Hello all,
I found a posting on PG&E's website announcing they will be hiring 11 Shift Foreman/Senior Reactor Operator's in March 2011. I am currently an E-6 nuke mechanic with 9 years in and about to get out of the Navy this October under honorable conditions. This job appears to be my ideal position, but since I am still in the Navy and have no idea of how the civilian nuclear system works I am not entirely sure.
My question for you all is what can I do to increase my chances of getting hired for this job? What are the hours like? Shift work etc. What is a typical day like? Any points of contact or information would be greatly appreciated.
Also I am Engineering Watch Supervisor/Engineering Duty Petty Officer qualified and am on track to finish my BSAT in Nuclear Engineering Technology in December.
Thanks in advance for any and all help,
Richard
UncaBuffalo:
--- Quote from: richardm82 on Jun 21, 2010, 02:39 ---Hello all,
I found a posting on PG&E's website announcing they will be hiring 11 Shift Foreman/Senior Reactor Operator's in March 2011. I am currently an E-6 nuke mechanic with 9 years in and about to get out of the Navy this October under honorable conditions. This job appears to be my ideal position, but since I am still in the Navy and have no idea of how the civilian nuclear system works I am not entirely sure.
My question for you all is what can I do to increase my chances of getting hired for this job? What are the hours like? Shift work etc. What is a typical day like? Any points of contact or information would be greatly appreciated.
Also I am Engineering Watch Supervisor/Engineering Duty Petty Officer qualified and am on track to finish my BSAT in Nuclear Engineering Technology in December.
Thanks in advance for any and all help,
Richard
--- End quote ---
If you aren't familiar with the high cost-of-living in the area, it wouldn't hurt to spend some time on www.Zillow.com or www.Hotpads.com ...
co60slr:
--- Quote from: richardm82 on Jun 21, 2010, 02:39 ---I found a posting on PG&E's website announcing they will be hiring 11 Shift Foreman/Senior Reactor Operator's in March 2011. I am currently an E-6 nuke mechanic with 9 years in and about to get out of the Navy this October under honorable conditions. This job appears to be my ideal position, but since I am still in the Navy and have no idea of how the civilian nuclear system works I am not entirely sure.
My question for you all is what can I do to increase my chances of getting hired for this job? What are the hours like? Shift work etc. What is a typical day like? Any points of contact or information would be greatly appreciated.
Also I am Engineering Watch Supervisor/Engineering Duty Petty Officer qualified and am on track to finish my BSAT in Nuclear Engineering Technology in December.
--- End quote ---
First, your job search seems to be behind schedule if you're leaving in four months, you're looking for a nuclear career, but not sure about Instant SRO. Put in the overtime and get caught up!
The prereqs that anyone is looking for is being qualified as EWS or EOOW for a few years. The requirements lie in the NUREGS at nrc.gov. Your degree will show academic achievement and initiative, but isn't necessary for Nuclear Ops. (However, it will help you during a post Navy Nuclear career).
Many companies have this same ad running in various parts of the country. The hard part is finding someone to start paying you when you need the paycheck after you separate. For example, a SRO class starting in January 2011 has to have the students on site 6 months before that. (Add 4 months before that for HR to do their thing). Tick, Tock...
Whether you go AUO/NLO or try the Direct SRO route, you'll find that Utilities are hiring...maybe not in your geographical location, but you have to get your foot in the door somewhere.
Like they tell us in TAP: Networking, Networking, Networking. I know very few people that get their dream job but simply uploading an electronic resume and waiting. Get aggressive, have fun, and explore many different locations, jobs, etc. Simply showing some energy may break you out of your competition.
Good Luck,
Co60
richardm82:
--- Quote from: Marssim on Jun 21, 2010, 06:38 ---First -
Thank you for your service. :)
Second -
Start with these links and dig deeper from there;
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/board,68.0.html
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,10736.0.html
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,12206.0.html
http://www.nukeworker.com/forum/index.php/topic,10516.0.html
Third -
Good Luck,.... 8)
--- End quote ---
Thanks for all the great information, I have spent hours browsing these forums but have somehow missed most of these posts.
--- Quote from: Co60Slr on Jun 21, 2010, 10:42 ---First, your job search seems to be behind schedule if you're leaving in four months, you're looking for a nuclear career, but not sure about Instant SRO. Put in the overtime and get caught up!
The prereqs that anyone is looking for is being qualified as EWS or EOOW for a few years. The requirements lie in the NUREGS at nrc.gov. Your degree will show academic achievement and initiative, but isn't necessary for Nuclear Ops. (However, it will help you during a post Navy Nuclear career).
Many companies have this same ad running in various parts of the country. The hard part is finding someone to start paying you when you need the paycheck after you separate. For example, a SRO class starting in January 2011 has to have the students on site 6 months before that. (Add 4 months before that for HR to do their thing). Tick, Tock...
Whether you go AUO/NLO or try the Direct SRO route, you'll find that Utilities are hiring...maybe not in your geographical location, but you have to get your foot in the door somewhere.
Like they tell us in TAP: Networking, Networking, Networking. I know very few people that get their dream job but simply uploading an electronic resume and waiting. Get aggressive, have fun, and explore many different locations, jobs, etc. Simply showing some energy may break you out of your competition.
Good Luck,
Co60
--- End quote ---
Although I do get out this October I am hoping to take a few months off so my girlfriend and I can do some traveling, that is part of the reason why I find this job so desirable.
I was only qualified as EWS onboard my sub for a little over a year, and have been on shore duty for almost 3 years after that. Does this count as holding the qual for >2 years even if it wasn't being applied?
--- Quote from: UncaBuffalo on Jun 21, 2010, 06:57 ---If you aren't familiar with the high cost-of-living in the area, it wouldn't hurt to spend some time on www.Zillow.com or www.Hotpads.com ...
--- End quote ---
I am originally from California and currently live in Hawaii so the cost of living in the SLO area is actually less than I'm used to. I have been looking at the Arroyo Grande area which seems to be fairly well priced for the area.
Another question: I typically like to commute to work on my bicycle so Arroyo Grande would be in the range for that but would the roads there support this and what about riding onsite, is that allowed?
co60slr:
--- Quote from: richardm82 on Jun 21, 2010, 12:54 ---I was only qualified as EWS onboard my sub for a little over a year, and have been on shore duty for almost 3 years after that. Does this count as holding the qual for >2 years even if it wasn't being applied?
I am originally from California and currently live in Hawaii so the cost of living in the SLO area is actually less than I'm used to. I have been looking at the Arroyo Grande area which seems to be fairly well priced for the area.
--- End quote ---
EWS for about a year? Depending on how your Utility reads the NUREG. Your DD-214 will reflect the cumulative period.
Hawaii vs "Mainland". Keep in mind you're losing your (huge, non-taxable) BAH allowance, in addition to paying state taxes. The overall loss of the "military tax advantage" is not trivial and should be factored into your post-Navy budget.
Co60
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
Go to full version