Nuclear Operations Technician - Rotating Shifts

NextEra Energy Resources; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodation in selection

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking an Operations Technician for the Nuclear Operations team at the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa. You will serve as the eyes and hands of the Control Room operators, combining technical skills with safety vigilance to maintain peak performance and the highest safety standards.

Working in a team-oriented environment, you will rotate through days, nights, and weekends, gaining broad plant exposure and accelerated learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED is required.
• Candidate must pass the POSS (Plant Operator Selection system) test as part of the interview process.
• Preferred: engineering/ STEM degree or related technical training in operations.
• Navy Nuclear Training or accredited operations program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Observe material conditions and plant indicators to assess performance of equipment.
• Report off-normal conditions to Control Room staff for safe operation.
• Perform mitigating actions during emergencies under supervision.
• Operate Radwaste System controls and participate in Radiation Protection tasks.
• Maintain logs and records of equipment and operations.

Education

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor’s - Engineering, STEM or related technical area

Graduate of Navy Nuclear Training Program

Completion of accredited program in Operations area of specialization

Job description

NextEra Energy is seeking an Operations Technician for the Nuclear Operations team at the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa. You will serve as the eyes and hands of the Control Room operators, combining technical skills with safety vigilance to maintain peak performance and the highest safety standards.

Working in a team-oriented environment, you will rotate through days, nights, and weekends, gaining broad plant exposure and accelerated learning opportunities.