Fire Protection Operator - Nuclear

Requisition: 84449

PSEG Company: PSEG Power

Salary Range: $ 24.975 - $ 55.326

Work Location Category: Onsite

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.
Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:
• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Union Local

IBEWE 94

Summary

Perform work of higher skill in the operation, inspection, testing and adjustment of all Artificial Island fire protection system, first aid functions, and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

- Operate, test, and adjust fire protection equipment such as: fire hydrants, deluge and isolation valves, and foam systems, Cardox and Halon suppression systems, alarm systems, breathing apparatus and auxiliary equipment associated with the fire protection system.
- Operate all types of vehicular fire fighting apparatus and associated equipment such as: fire engines, rescue trucks, equipment trucks, ambulance and rescue boat, and Company vehicles, such as: passenger cars and pick-up trucks.
- Respond to fire alarms prepared to fight fires, assist and escort off-site fire fighters and assist in other plant emergencies, including hazardous material emergencies.
- Make routine inspections of equipment and areas as assigned and record data as required.
- Assist in the training of assigned personnel.
- Satisfactorily complete the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and recertification as required.
- Recharge fire extinguishers.
- Add or change lubricant to firefighting as associated equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned areas.
- Move and handle fire protection equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Assist other departments as required in firefighting, first aid and related work.
- Operate and test fire pumps.
- Operate portable auxiliary equipment associated with fire protection such as: compressors, pumps, fans, generators, and foam systems.
- Perform on-site fire hazards analysis.
- Provide training to assigned personnel.
- Perform electrical tagging on 480kV and below in addition to mechanical tagging in accordance with approved tagging procedures as specified in Off-Site Tagging procedures. Clear equipment or make it ready for service in accordance with instructions and procedures; clear, tag, test, and safety tape these operations.
- Position valves; as assigned, drain and vent systems in connection with Off-Site Tagging Procedures.
- Perform confined space surveys to determine the presence of oxygen and/or potential explosive gas atmospheres.
- Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group.
- Operation of the rescue boat.
- Perform less skilled maintenance work on all Artificial Island fire protection systems and equipment. Duties are: Remove, repair, and/or install as required, fire protection equipment such as: fire hoses, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, plug in components isolation valves, fire doors, replacement of flow switches, tamper switches, fusible links, replace level and pressure switches, lamping and battery replacement on emergency lighting, etc.

Job Qualifications

- Demonstrate:
- The ability to follow detailed instructions and carry out complex assignments.
- An aptitude for mechanical and technical work
- Keen faculties of observation.
- Oral and written communications skills necessary for performance of the work.
- Successfully completed the appropriate Pre-Employment Tests except that an employee hired prior to May 1, 1977, who has or obtains a high school diploma or its equivalent does not have to complete the Pre-Employment Tests.
- Able to qualify for an auto driver's license to operate vehicles in the State of New Jersey.
- Must meet nuclear requirements for Unescorted Site Access
- A valid Real ID or an approved form of alternate documentation (see https://www.pseg.com/IDrequirement) is required for this position by May 7, 2027.
- Compliance with the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
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