Nuclear Maintenance Manager

Nuclear Maintenance Manager

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

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 95977

Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

The Maintenance Department Head leads the restoration and long‑term sustainment of the maintenance organization at Duane Arnold Energy Center as the plant returns to commercial nuclear operation. This role is responsible for rebuilding a high‑performing maintenance workforce, driving execution of facility and system restoration activities, and establishing the programs and culture required for safe, reliable nuclear operations. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise across maintenance disciplines, proven supervisory or management experience in a nuclear environment, and the leadership presence to develop next‑generation nuclear workers while delivering results in a dynamic, milestone‑driven restart environment.

Leaders in this position (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrument & Control or Support) are responsible for site‑wide major maintenance activities. Individuals oversee the management of resources to deliver predictable maintenance activities to achieve objectives for safety, environmental, quality, schedule, and cost compliance. This position has approximately $4.4 million of budget responsibility.

• Provides direct leadership to leaders and is responsible for all aspects of the maintenance department (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrument & Control or Support) work execution and performance
• Obtains and allocates resources and contract services as required to accomplish corrective, elective and predictive maintenance
• Partners with Training to create and deliver training (team and individual) on maintenance fundamentals and best practices
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and policies; and adheres to site‑specific ANSI standard requirements
• Manages the department budget to ensure work is performed timely in a safe and cost‑effective manner
• Builds strong succession plan through talent identification, development and mentoring
• Partners with Union to build and maintain a respectful and effective working relationship
• Establishes a culture through actions, communications, and decision‑making, to directly influence employee morale and engagement
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:
  
  10+ Years
• Nuclear
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ Years
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ Years

• Bachelor's
  - Engineering
• SRO License
  - Active, Inactive or Prior
• Nuclear Senior Reactor Operator Certification

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.  to learn more.

• Employee Group: Exempt
• Employee Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Maintenance/Construction
• Organization: Next Era Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
• Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
• Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
• Job Segment: Nuclear, Power Plant Operator, Reactor Operator, Energy

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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