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Nuclear Chemistry Analyst Senior

NextEra Energy

Job Location:

Palo, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NextEra Energy Resources is one of Americas 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

Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. As a Senior Chemistry Analyst you will provide advanced chemistry and radiochemistry expertise that supports plant restoration system recommissioning operational readiness and long-term equipment this role you will apply technical knowledge and analytical expertise to monitor and improve plant chemistry performance ensure compliance with regulatory and operating requirements and support the safe reliable operation of critical plant systems. Your work will directly contribute to both the successful restart of the station and its sustained operational excellence in the years ahead.

This is a long-term technical position within the operating organization offering the opportunity to play a key role during one of the nuclear industrys most significant restart projects while helping shape the future of plant chemistry programs. Working closely with Operations Maintenance Engineering and Radiation Protection teams you will lead chemistry initiatives solve complex technical challenges and support continuous improvement efforts throughout restart and future operations. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact through technical excellence operational discipline and a commitment to safe reliable carbon-free energy generation.

What Youll Bring

Were seeking a chemistry professional who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will have experience analyzing plant chemistry performance supporting chemistry and radiochemistry programs implementing corrective actions and collaborating across departments to achieve safe reliable and efficient plant operation.

Experience in commercial nuclear operations naval nuclear propulsion or other highly regulated industrial environments is highly valued. Individuals with Navy ELT experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Overview

This job performs chemistry/radiochemistry work requiring application of sound and diversified knowledge of chemistry techniques procedures and principles and criteria. Employees in this role apply advanced technical expertise to projects and problems to develop and refine new approaches to Chemistry programs and systems. Individuals use advanced techniques theory development concepts and practices to solve complex problems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures plant chemistry/radiochemistry operations are within prescribed regulatory and operating limits
Preserves plant system and equipment reliability by performance analysis projects procedure development revision and review performance improvement and corrective action
Monitors water treatment (reactor and auxiliary systems) make-up water chemical and waste treatment systems and any other plant systems/ components requiring chemistry monitoring and support
Coordinates and directs the planning development and implementation of a variety of chemistry projects
Conducts the analysis of technical data to monitor plant/system chemistry indicators identify requirements problems and solutions
Prepares studies and plans for projects having direct effect on Operations and Maintenance capital expenses and plant equipment
Supports plant and personnel safety human performance performance improvement quality assurance and corrective action programs in day-to-day activities
Provides technical direction if necessary to less experienced chemistry personnel and functions as project lead
Responds to the Nuclear and Company emergency plans
Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 5 years

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: 7 years
Nuclear Experience: 3 years

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

Bachelors in Chemistry or equivalent education
Experience in chemistry and radiochemistry in the nuclear industry additional technical training in chemistry and demonstrated leadership ability may be considered equivalent to the degree requirement. This includes time in the Navy as an ELT.

Nuclear Specific Preferences:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry
Nuclear chemistry experience: 3 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: Exempt
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Environmental/Chemistry/Rad Protection
Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold 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 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 providing your name telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

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