Senior Reactor Operator - License Class; Duane Arnold Energy Center

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Date: Sep 12, 2025

Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 90784

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Position Specific Description

Next Era Energy Resources, LLC, a subsidiary of Next Era Energy Inc. is seeking Senior Reactor Operator candidates at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. This single unit nuclear facility is located just outside Cedar Rapids, Iowa. License Class expects to start as early as March 2026 (onsite date prior to January 2026). Successful candidates will have superior leadership 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 assign, direct, lead, evaluate and manage the performance of subordinate employees.

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor's - Engineering

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

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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Organization: Next Era Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era 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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