What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Sr (Project Bound) position at NextEra Energy, Inc.?
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Date: Jun 25, 2026
Location(s): Hiawatha, IA, US, 52233
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Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 95881
NextEra 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
The Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior is a project bound role with a projected end date of 9/30/2028, subject to be extended or shortened at the managers discretion. This role will be responsible for operations department training with the historic restart of Duane Arnold Energy Center.
Job Overview
This job is responsible for preparing employees to pass the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial and requalification operator and senior operator licensing examinations. Employees in this role deliver integrated systems training to participants that covers plant operations and prepares them to stand field and/or control room watch duty.
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
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Projectbound FT
Job Category: Training
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.
NextEra 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.
NextEra 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.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
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Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Job Segment: Nuclear, Power Plant Operator, Reactor Operator, Energy
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Date: Jun 25, 2026
Location(s): Hiawatha, IA, US, 52233
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Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 95881
NextEra 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
The Nuclear Training Operations Instructor Senior is a project bound role with a projected end date of 9/30/2028, subject to be extended or shortened at the managers discretion. This role will be responsible for operations department training with the historic restart of Duane Arnold Energy Center.
Job Overview
This job is responsible for preparing employees to pass the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) initial and requalification operator and senior operator licensing examinations. Employees in this role deliver integrated systems training to participants that covers plant operations and prepares them to stand field and/or control room watch duty.
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
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Projectbound FT
Job Category: Training
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.
NextEra 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.
NextEra 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.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
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Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Job Segment: Nuclear, Power Plant Operator, Reactor Operator, Energy
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off