It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! _We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._ **GENERAL SUMMARY** The Equipment Operator operates or monitors the operation of all plant equipment outside the central Control Room in such a manner as to ensure safe, efficient plant operation. The Equipment Operator works cooperatively with all plant service organizations for the effective performance of duties that interface with plant operations. **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES** + Observes and operates nuclear power plant systems and components and performs functions of an operating nature required for safe, efficient plant operations. + Communicates with the Control Room and participates in maintaining a mutual awareness of changing plant conditions and events which affect, or could affect, operation of the plant. + Performs procedure writing verification and review, chemical and radiological sampling and analysis, housekeeping, and documentation. + Performs nuclear fuel handling, inspections, and core refueling. + Functions as a member or leader of the plant Emergency Team, Hazardous Materials Response Team, and Fire Brigade. + Works independently on tasks for which qualified. + Performs other tasks as required. **REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field (i.e. engineering, maintenance, chemistry, health physics); OR an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of nuclear power plant experience in operations or other technical field; OR five years of nuclear navy experience which includes nuclear prototype school completion; OR a high school diploma, or GED, and six years of experience in a technical field. **This position is open until filled.** This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is: $59.52 **Incentive Compensation** This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals. **Benefits** Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. EEO is the law, click here to learn more (http://www.energy-northwest.com/whoweare/joinourteam/Documents/EEO%20is%20the%20Law%20poster.pdf) .