Nuclear Operations Technician

Nuclear Operations Technician Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 95968 Join our nuclear operations team at the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa. As an Operations Technician, you will serve as the eyes and hands of Control Room operators, ensuring safe and reliable plant operation while maintaining the highest safety standards. Your observations and actions directly contribute to safe, reliable power generation. Job Overview The Operations Technician works under the direction of Control Room licensed operators or other designated Operations staff to monitor, inspect, service, start and stop turbo-generators, mechanical, electrical, related nuclear equipment and auxiliaries that are not normally controlled from the Control Room. Job Duties & 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 job specific 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 Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Candidate must pass the POSS (Plant Operator Selection system) test as part of the interview process Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s - Engineering, STEM or related technical area Graduate of Navy Nuclear Training Program Completion of accredited program in Operations area of specialization Benefits 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: No 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.

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