Nuclear Operations Unit Supervisor - Cold License Class (Duane Arnold Energy Center)

NextEra Energy is seeking a Senior Reactor Operator (Initial Cold License class) for the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, IA. This role involves completing training programs to develop leadership and technical skills for supervisory responsibilities in nuclear operations. Candidates must pass the NRC RO exam and demonstrate strong communication and management abilities. The position requires onsite participation and is not remote.
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Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc. is seeking Senior Reactor Operator (Initial Cold License class) at their Duane Arnold Energy Center. This single unit nuclear facility is located just outside Cedar Rapids, Iowa. License Class expects to start as early as December 2025 (onsite date prior to July 2025). These talented candidates have outstanding leadership skills, superior coaching abilities, strong communication and excellent personnel performance management and development skills. They also have superior organizational planning and execution skills, and an excellent detail-oriented technical aptitude in electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Not to mention, they have the ability to balance personnel and plant needs.

The Senior Reactor Operator (Initial Cold License class) must make satisfactory progress in preparation for passing the NRC RO exam and program completion. If this sounds like an exciting career path, apply now!

Job Overview

This position requires participation in Cold License Class, a preparatory program for the job of Operations Unit Supervisor. Employees in this role must successfully complete the entire program. The successful candidate develops leadership, management, and technical skills to perform supervisory job responsibilities. Individuals 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Completes the site Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License training programs
• 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
• Successfully completed a physical exam that meets ANSI standard; ANS. 3.4, ANSI N546-1976 (licensed operator physical)
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
• High School Grad / GED
• ACAD 10-001 (Guidelines for Initial Training and Qualification of Licensed Operators) apply to this position, must meet one of the three:
• BS degree in engineering, engineering tech or related sciences or a professional engineering license, OR
• Experience in a position equivalent to Reactor Control Operator at a military reactor and qualified to manipulate or direct the manipulation of control rods (Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor): 2+ year, OR
• Licensed operator training instructor with current SRO certification

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree

Special Requirements

Nuclear-Specific Requirements:
• Condition of employment: successful completion of the SRO license class and attainment of NRC SRO license

Nuclear-Specific Preferences:
• Bachelor's - Engineering or a related discipline

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Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Nuclear Management

Job Role: Lead Professional

Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC

Recruiter: Darren M North

Hiring Manager: Robert Beck Craven

Referral Bonus: $2,500.00

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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