Senior Nuclear Training Operations Instructor

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Senior Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Date: Oct 5, 2026 Location(s):Palo, IA, US, 52324
Company: Next Era Energy
Requisition ID: 97846 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!
Position Specific Description: We're seeking aSenior Nuclear Operations Training Instructor to play a pivotal role in the historic restart of Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa. In this high-impact position, you'll lead the development and delivery of operations training programs that prepare the next generation of nuclear professionals to safely and reliably operate one of the nation's returning nuclear facilities. As a training instructor your role is focused on developing, coaching, and mentoring operations professionals to meet the highest standards of nuclear excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your nuclear operations experience to develop and instruct licensed and non-licensed operators, strengthen operational excellence, and help build a world-class operations organization. As part of our restart effort, you'll directly influence the readiness, performance, and success of the plant's future operating workforce. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a plant restart from the ground up while leaving a lasting legacy on the future of clean energy.
Job Overview
Job Duties & Responsibilities: Designs, develops, implements and presents integrated systems training and initial operator and requalification training programs in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements Operates the simulator and classroom display instruction system during training in accordance with approved procedures Develops and administers written and oral examinations to include simulator and plant observation Evaluates and documents operator candidate knowledge of controls and systems Revises instructional materials to reflect changes in plant design, current plant practices, regulations, and/or operating philosophies Provides direction to less experienced instructors and function as program lead Maintains a senior reactor operator certification or license for the site where instruction duties are being performed Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications: High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 7+ years
Nuclear Experience: 7+ years
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's - Sciences Bachelor's - Engineering Certified Nuc Trng Instructor Classroom SRO License - Active, Inactive, or Prior
Special Requirements
Nuclear Specific Requirements: Bachelor's in a technical field (e.g., Math, Physical Sciences specialty, Engineering) or equivalent education and/or experience Related industry OR nuclear operations training experience: 8+ years Upon hire, SRO certification must be obtained for the site where training duties are performed Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickhereto learn more. Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Training 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. Next Era 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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Next Era 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. Next Era Energydoes notaccept any unsolicited resumes or referrals fromany third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information. #LI-CC2 Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids Job Segment: Nuclear, Power Plant Operator, Reactor Operator, Energy
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