Mechanic - Duane Arnold Energy Center

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Date: Dec 10, 2025

Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  92318 

 

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

This position is located in Palo, Iowa.  

Job Overview

The Plant Duane Arnold (PDA) Mechanic will be responsible for inspecting, adjusting, calibrating, installing, altering, maintaining and repairing all plant equipment of a mechanical nature. The mechanic will operate a variety of hand and power tools, machines and shop equipment working to close tolerances and will fabricate small and minor equipment parts, and may operate heavy equipment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Uses instruments and equipment for testing and inspection of parts, materials and machines
  • Performs minor cutting and welding work not requiring certification
  • Advises concerning the care and operation of equipment, spare parts on hand, and repair parts needed
  • Performs maintenance of mechanical nature on de-energized electrical equipment
  • May be assigned to a multidisciplined team on a rotational basis, such as Fix It Now (FIN) or Outage Teams
  • Applies knowledge of required reports, quality control, maintenance procedures, documentation and NRC requirements
  • Performs personal health physical coverage
  • Performs peer inspections
  • May be assigned fire brigade as required
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Education: High School diploma or equivalent education and/or experience
  • Experience:  3 years of related working experience in one or more crafts
  • Possess a high degree of dexterity and ability
  • Capable of learning and applying basic skills in maintenance operations
  • Pass the Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) Aptitude Exam  

Preferred Qualifications

  • None

Special Requirements

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Maintenance/Construction
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. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

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.

 


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