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Date: Jul 24, 2026
Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324
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Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 95880
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Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc. is seeking Reactor Operators for our Duane Arnold Energy Center. This single unit BWR nuclear facility is located just outside Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our 2027 license class is scheduled for June 2027 with a targeted onsite report date by January. Successful candidates will have superior execution skills, be detail-oriented and have technical aptitude in electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
While employed in this position, the primary responsibility will be familiarization of the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) in preparation for the potential restart of DAEC. During this time, employees selected for this position will also prepare for License Class and perform duties as assigned
Job Overview
The Reactor Operator (RO) candidate is required to make satisfactory progress in preparation for passing the NRC RO exam, pass the NRC RO exam and complete the program to become a Reactor Operator.
This position requires participation and completion of the License Class, a preparatory program for the job of Reactor Operator. In order to participate in License Class, six months of commercial nuclear experience is required. During this time, employees selected for this position will also prepare for License Class and perform duties as assigned.
Employees in this position must successfully complete the entire program. Individuals partake in several training programs including the Reactor Operator (RO) training program, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) RO license exam, The position requires employees to perform reactor operating duties, reactor engineering tasks, direction to field operators and assigned maintenance duties. Other duties as assigned including ensuring safe and efficient operation of the nuclear plant while maintaining critical control systems critical for plant operation.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Completes the site Reactor Operator (RO) License
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 a reactor operator
Progresses in knowledge to pass the NRC RO exam and program completion
Completes and passes any other training course, instruction, event, simulation, and on-the-job performance
Support qualification of all licensed and non-licensed operators
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 Diploma or the equivalent
Pass the Plant Operator Selection System (POSS) test
Candidates for an RO license shall have one of the following qualifications:
Six months as a qualified non-licensed operator at the Nuclear facility identified
Twelve months as a qualified non-licensed operator at a comparable facility or eighteen months at a non-comparable facility
Six months as a licensed operator at a comparable facility or twelve months at a non-comparable facility
Eighteen months experience in a position equivalent to a reactor operator at a military reactor
Twenty-seven months experience at a non-nuclear facility
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Special Requirements
Nuclear Specific Requirements:
ACAD 10-001 (Guidelines for Initial Training and Qualification of Licensed Operators) apply to this position
Rotating shift work
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 RO license class and attainment of NRC RO license
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to
[email protected], providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
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