Nuclear Operations Unit Supervisor - License Class

NextEra Energy; Florida; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy seeks an experienced supervisor to lead Nuclear Operations, ensuring safe plant operation and adherence to NRC licenses. The role includes coordinating maintenance, training progress toward SRO certification, and maintaining records and reporting in a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate will advance through the SRO program, develop leadership and technical skills, and support refueling activities while collaborating with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science as defined by R.G. 1.8 Revision 3.
• Two years military experience in a position equivalent to a reactor operator.
• Experience as licensed operator training instructor with an SRO certification.
• Previously held a Senior Reactor Operator license for an operating nuclear power plant.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Operations personnel ensuring safe and reliable operation of Plant equipment.
• Responds to plant indicators and alarms in accordance with plant procedures including identifying those parameters that are indicative of an emergency condition and initiating designated actions.
• Coordinate and control maintenance and testing activities; ensure completion of scheduled activities.
• Maintain and improve Human Performance in Operations and across the Station.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

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Nuclear Operations Unit Supervisor - License Class

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

Additional responsibilities once licensed will include:

• Supervise Operations personnel ensuring safe and reliable operation of Plant equipment
• Analyze complex plant activities and evolutions to provide proper operations focus and ensure error-free performance
• Responds to plant indicators and alarms in accordance with plant procedures including identifying those parameters that are indicative of an emergency condition and initiating designated actions.
• Performs operations in accordance with administrative procedures and NRC license including shift turnovers, log maintenance, etc
• Ensure all operating records are maintained to preserve documentation of operations activities and responses to any unusual conditions in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) specifications.
• Coordinate and control maintenance and testing activities
• Ensure completion of scheduled activities.
• Maintain and improve Human Performance in Operations and across the Station
• Maintain constructive relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain constructive relationships with other departments.
• Act in a station leadership role
• Support refueling activities

Job Overview

Successful candidates partake in several training programs including the Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) training program, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) SRO license exam, and the Control Room Supervisor Training program. Individuals in this position must make satisfactory progress in preparation for passing the NRC SRO exam, pass the NRC SRO exam, develop leadership, performance management, and technical skills to perform supervisory job responsibilities, and complete the entire program.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes the site Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License or Shift Technical Advisor (STA) training program for degreed engineers
• Develops planning, organizing, and directing skills
• Practices controlling shift operations
• Develops up-to-date knowledge of plant operating conditions and limitations established by technical specifications and the plant operating license
• Practices performing as an Operations Unit Supervisor and performs associated supervisory duties while training
• Progresses in knowledge to pass the NRC SRO exam and program completion
• Completes and passes any other training course, instruction, event, simulation, and on-the-job performance expectation
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Candidates for an SRO License shall have a least one of the following qualifications:
  • Previously held a Senior Reactor Operator license for an operating nuclear power plant
  • Previously held a Reactor Operator License for an operating nuclear power plant
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science as defined by R.G. 1.8 Revision 3
  • Experience as licensed operator training instructor with an SRO certification.
  • Two years military experience in a position equivalent to a reactor operator

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering

Special Requirements

Nuclear-Specific Requirements:

• ACAD 10-001 (Guidelines for Initial Training and Qualification of Licensed Operators) apply to this position
• Nuclear plant experience: Individuals with a BS degree or equivalent in engineering tech or related sciences must have 18 months at a comparable facility with staff experience (Operations, Engineering, Radiological support, planning/maintenance, chemistry, or accredited training at a current or comparable facility) or 27 months for a non-comparable facility
• Successful completion of a Licensed Operator Physical
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted Nuclear Access, including participation in Fitness for Duty Program
  • Condition of employment: Successful completion of the SRO license class and attainment of NRC SRO license

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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