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Sargent & Lundy

Junior Planner 2 Nuclear

Bridgman, MI · On-site

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Junior Planner 2 with an instrumentation and controls and/or electrical background to support project and outage execution at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant. This role ...

Sargent & Lundy

Junior Planner 3 - Nuclear

Bridgman, MI · On-site

Description Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Junior Planner 3 with a mechanical or valve-maintenance background to support project and outage execution at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant. This role supports ...

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How much do nuclear plant outage jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for nuclear plant outage in the United States is $33.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $60.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nuclear plant outage?

A Nuclear Plant Outage job involves temporary work during a scheduled shutdown of a nuclear power plant for maintenance, refueling, inspections, or repairs. Workers in these roles perform tasks such as replacing fuel rods, conducting safety checks, repairing equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance. These jobs can range from mechanical and electrical work to radiation protection and quality control. Outage jobs are often contract-based, requiring workers to travel to different plants for short-term assignments.

What does a typical day look like for someone working during a nuclear plant outage?

During a nuclear plant outage, your day usually involves working in coordinated shifts to safely inspect, repair, or upgrade plant systems within strict timelines. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and safety personnel, to execute assigned tasks and troubleshoot unexpected issues. Strong emphasis is placed on safety procedures, clear communication, and documentation, as these roles often involve work in sensitive or controlled environments. While the pace can be fast and the hours may extend beyond typical workdays, you gain valuable hands-on experience and make significant contributions to plant reliability and safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the nuclear plant outage position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Nuclear Plant Outage role, you need a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, plant operations, and safety protocols, often supported by industry-related certifications such as OSHA or NRC clearances. Familiarity with outage management software, radiation monitoring instruments, and maintenance planning tools is typically required. Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication help professionals navigate high-pressure, time-sensitive environments. These skills are essential to ensure plant reliability, regulatory compliance, and the safe, efficient completion of critical outage activities.

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Infographic showing various Nuclear Plant Outage job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,481 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Lead Nuclear Work Management Specialist - Brunswick Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy

Southport, NC • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Develops and coordinates integrated work schedules for various plant activities, resolving conflicts to minimize risk and maximize efficiency.

  • Monitors and tracks progress during work planning and execution phases, ensuring issues are identified and addressed promptly.

  • Facilitates lessons learned and continuous improvement processes related to work management.

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Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2026More 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.

Position Summary


The Work Week Manager (Lead Work Management Specialist) position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of integrated risk-based schedules for online preventive and corrective activities, surveillances, major projects, and modifications. The position works collaboratively with site work groups to prepare work schedules and independently lead the site work groups in the risk management of schedule activities, driving accountability across the organization for adherence to work management standards. During assigned execution weeks, the Work Week Manager functions as a Next Level Leader for integrated work execution and drives accountability across site organizations to meet schedule commitments and manage risk. Additionally, this position facilitates the work week critique process to identify lessons learned and incorporate learnings into future improvements.

Responsibilities
  • Develops schedules or reports that integrates work for all stations groups (OPS, MNT, Chemistry, etc.). Resolves schedule conflicts and problems with support of station groups such that personnel, nuclear, and radiological risk is minimized and efficiency is maximized.
  • Coordinates and communicates during the preparation and execution phase of work to ensure activities can be accomplished as scheduled.
  • Leads multi-discipline special project teams or meetings as they relate to the Work Management Process.
  • Monitors and tracks progress of work planning/scheduling during the preparation phase and during the work execution phase to ensure that problems are immediately identified and resolved such that Work Management goals are achieved.
  • Ensures emergent work is appropriately prioritized and aggressively pursued to minimize impact on the Work Management and Risk Management process.
  • Ensures that lessons learned related to the Work Management process are captured in the corrective action program and ultimately factored in such that continuous improvement is ensured.
  • Coaches and mentors other Work Management Specialists.
  • Represents the site or department in their field of expertise.
  • Supports additional station Online, Outage, and Emergency roles as assigned. (i.e. Outage Control Center execution, Emergency Response Organization qualification, etc.)
Required/Basic Qualifications
  • High School/GED degree
  • 6 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications
  • Associates degree
  • In addition to desired degree, 8 years related work experience
  • Senior Reactor Operator and/or Reactor Operator
Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • In depth knowledge of power plant operation.

  • Previous supervisor or management experience in a nuclear environment

  • Advanced knowledge of the nuclear work management process

  • Advanced knowledge of the nuclear work management and scheduling software.

  • Advanced knowledge of nuclear procedures and processes for all groups

  • Advanced knowledge of standard office tools (i.e. MS office products)

  • Skilled in managing projects

  • Basic knowledge of the Work Management process

  • Working knowledge of company computer systems/programs that are utilized in the Work Management process.

  • Basic scheduling tool knowledge

  • Demonstrated effective time management skills

  • Demonstrated effective skills in problem solving.

  • Ability to effectively perform independently with minimal direction.

  • Interpersonal skills to effectively work with all station groups

  • Exceptional skills at leading effective/efficient meetings

  • Good written and oral communication skills.

  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and effective team builder.

Working Conditions

  • Generally, an office environment but will be expected to spend time in the plant as needed conducting work management activities.

Travel Requirements

5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)YesRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo. 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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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Our electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Our natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Our company employs 28,000 people.

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