Nuclear Plant Operations Technician | Rotating Shifts

NextEra Energy Resources; Iowa; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Comprehensive training programs

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources seeks a Nuclear Operations Technician for our Duane Arnold facility in Palo, Iowa. You will be the eyes and hands of Control Room operators, ensuring safe, reliable power generation through vigilant observation and strict safety practices.

This role offers rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends) and a strong training program with opportunities for career advancement into Reactor Operator licensing or other technical leadership positions within nuclear operations.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED required.
• Must pass the POSS (Plant Operator Selection system) test as part of the interview process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, STEM or related technical area preferred.
• Graduate of Navy Nuclear Training Program or completion of accredited program in Operations area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observation of material condition and plant indicators to assess performance of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/control equipment.
• Reports off-normal conditions to the Control Room staff to facilitate safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Works under the direction of the Control Room staff or Emergency Response Organization to perform mitigating or recovery actions during emergency conditions.
• Performs Radwaste System operations, including controls within the Radwaste Control Room.
• Performs work as assigned in areas of Radiation Protection and Chemistry.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of equipment and operations in the areas of assignment.
• Performs VT-2 visual inspections to satisfy ASME criteria.
• Ensures good housekeeping is maintained in areas of assignment.
• Performs duties with the Clearance Program (worker protection) to ensure the safety of the plant workforce during maintenance activities and otherwise.
• Attends training for initial and continuing qualification related to primary job functions.
• Receives training on Quality Control, administrative requirements, emergency response, license requirements, environmental and Hazmat controls and NRC requirements.
• Supports the plant Fire Brigade. May act as a Fire Brigade leader or member. Maintains medical qualifications to support this function.
• May be assigned to support Maintenance or other occupational groups.
• May be assigned facility maintenance tasks and plant maintenance where task qualifications are obtained.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

POSS test

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 Resources seeks a Nuclear Operations Technician for our Duane Arnold facility in Palo, Iowa. You will be the eyes and hands of Control Room operators, ensuring safe, reliable power generation through vigilant observation and strict safety practices.

This role offers rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends) and a strong training program with opportunities for career advancement into Reactor Operator licensing or other technical leadership positions within nuclear operations.