SRO Principal Engineer Nuclear Operations

About Westinghouse Electric Company

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil‑free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

About the Role

As a SRO Principal Engineer Nuclear Operations, you will work on the new generation of reactors. These include the AP300 SMR and eVinci microreactor, as well as the new fleet of AP1000®. Additionally, you will work with the operating fleet from all over the world.

Building your skills based on actual operating plant experience in the field, combined with new plant development, will be a major accelerator for your career in the nuclear industry.

• Reporting to: Resource Manager
• Location: Sweden
• Model of work: Fully remote

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge about writing operating procedures to define the way control room operators run plants in normal, abnormal and emergency conditions.
• Develop test procedures supporting commissioning of new plants (like the AP1000) to demonstrate the functionality of component and systems from pre‑op testing through the startup phases.
• Validate scenarios in control room simulators, before you use them to train reactor operators and implement them in plants worldwide.
• Work with professionals in the industry who will teach you the technical and professional aspects of working as an operations expert in the nuclear industry.
• Scope includes the operating fleet (integrating operating experience and new scenarios) and the next generation of nuclear plants (SMR and microreactors), giving you learning and development opportunities in both worlds.
• As an author of operating and test procedures, you may support the commissioning of new plants worldwide.

Qualifications

• Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) or qualified SRO instructor.
• 10 + years of experience.
• Fluent in Technical English.
• European Union Citizenship or resident with valid work permit.

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Application

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

• Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.
• For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Frida Karlén, Resource Manager, e‑mail: karlenfe@westinghouse.com.

Union Agreement

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives:

• Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com
• Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com
• IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com

We Offer

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high‑tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity‑based environments which enables a flexible workplace.

• Westinghouse has a strong safety culture.
• Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Benefits for Employees in Sweden

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care, hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse

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