What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Operations Direct License Candidate - Brunswick Nuclear Plant position at Duke Energy Corporation?
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Job Summary
This position is for individuals entering a direct license program to gain an NRC license at a Duke Energy facility. Individuals will be expected to successfully pass all license training program requirements to obtain an NRC license as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator.
Working Conditions
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
- Anticipated start date will be February 2027***
Job Summary
This position is for individuals entering a direct license program to gain an NRC license at a Duke Energy facility. Individuals will be expected to successfully pass all license training program requirements to obtain an NRC license as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator.
Working Conditions
- Shift Work
- Frequent Overtime
- Weekend / Holiday Work
- Testing Required
- Plant environment w/extreme temperature ranges and high humidity
- Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels
- Ability to wear protective clothing including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves due to heavy industrial environment (rotating equipment with high temperature and high-pressure fluids up to 650f and 2235 psig)
- Includes climbing, stooping, pulling and pushing
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Shall have one or more of the following:
- 4 year Engineering degree in technology, physical sciences AND greater than 12 months experience at a comparable design commercial nuclear facility or greater than 21 months at a noncomparable design commercial nuclear facility
- Professional Engineer (PE) AND greater than 12 months experience at a comparable design commercial nuclear facility or greater than 21 months at a noncomparable design commercial nuclear facility
- Nuclear Navy Experience – Reactor operator, Propulsion Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor or Engineering officer of the Watch
- Current or Previous RO/SRO license with greater than 1 year experience at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility similar design or Greater than 18 months non-similar design at a commercial nuclear facility
- Nuclear Operations Instructor – SRO Certification AND greater than 4 years of SRO-certified instructor experience
- Naval Experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)
- A high degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
- Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments
- This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
- Respirator Clearance/SCBA
- Fire Brigade
- Mandatory hearing protection program
- Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Successful completion of pre-employment aptitude testing is required
- Must be able to obtain nuclear access
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)
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