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NextEra Energy

Nuclear Principal Assurance Analyst

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A Nuclear Engineer researches and develops technology and systems that use nuclear energy and radiation. Maintains the safety of existing nuclear power systems, or develops nuclear power sources, or develops industrial and medical uses for radioactive material.

$125,940 / year median in Iowa

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Requisition ID:
97159 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 Principal Assurance Analyst provides nuclear oversight and assessment activities for Duane Arnold Energy Center. This role performs independent supplier audits and assessments to evaluate supplier compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality assurance standards, procurement requirements, and industry expectations. The Principal Assurance Analyst assesses supplier performance and quality program effectiveness to ensure products and services meet nuclear safety and operational requirements. In this role you will identify opportunities for improvement, verify corrective actions, and provide objective evaluations that support nuclear safety, operational excellence, supplier performance, and continuous improvement. This position will be initially be located onsite at our Duane Arnold Energy Center (IA) for approximately the first 3 years, and will then subsequently move to support our Jupiter West (FL) site. Relocation to our Jupiter West location is a condition of employment for this role.

Job Overview This job is responsible for providing enterprise‑level leadership and subject matter expertise in nuclear assurance oversight activities. Employees in this role plan, lead, and independently execute complex audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with regulatory, licensing, quality, and contractual requirements. This job exercises broad technical authority and judgment to identify systemic performance risks that impact nuclear safety, reliability, and business objectives. Employees in this role influence senior leadership decisions, mentor assurance personnel, and shape nuclear assurance strategies, routinely represents Nextera enterprise to the industry, and continuous improvement initiatives. This job provides SME-type perspective on all QATR-listed audit topics and for all of 10CFR50 Appendix B Criteria.

Job Duties & Responsibilities Leads and executes nuclear assurance audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with regulatory, licensing, and quality requirements Provides technical and professional leadership to assessment teams including direction of scope, methods, and evaluation techniques Evaluates organizational effectiveness including nuclear safety culture and identifies systemic issues impacting nuclear safety and reliability Analyzes performance data, interviews personnel, and conducts observations to determine causes, trends, and risk significance Develops and issues assessment reports with conclusions and recommendations for management decision making Communicates audit results, risk insights, and improvement strategies to site and corporate leadership Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications Education:
High School Grad / GED
Ecucation:
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience:
7+ years
Nuclear Experience:
2+ years
Preferred Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
10+ years
Nuclear Experience:
5+ years
Leadership Experience:
2+ years Special Requirements
Nuclear Specific Requirements:
In absence of degree: 13+ years of nuclear experience and 4+ years of nuclear oversight experience
Nuclear Specific Preferences:
Experience with business unit practices, procedures, and standards in more than one work area: 5+ years Trending, industry developments and benchmarking experience: 4+ years Experience evaluating organizational effectiveness including nuclear safety culture: 2+ years NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group:
ExemptEmployee Type:
Full TimeJob Category:
Quality/Process ImprovementOrganization:
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:
Yes, if applicable 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 and 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. Please see our policy for more information. #LI-CC2