Community leaders get inside look at Crystal River Nuclear Plant decommissioning
Don Taylor, 65, drove down the three mile access road and pulled into the visitor’s left lane at the Access Control Point – the first layer of security before coming onto plant property. A security officer cross-checked his driver’s license, looked ...
A day in the life of a Nuclear Industrial Safety Professional - Part one
Employees working in the nuclear industry take pride in promoting and working in a safe environment. Not only are there highly trained teams of security officers around every corner, behind the scenes there are teams of industrial health and safety ...
Brunswick Nuclear Plant recognized for partnering in STEM education
Duke Energy was recently honored by Brunswick County Schools in North Carolina for Brunswick Nuclear Plant’s (BNP) continued involvement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) promotion and education. Brunswick employees Sandi ...
Nuclear Plants are Prepared for Hot Summer Months
Summer is officially upon us, and many of you are making last minute vacation plans while some are packing your cars for that much needed rest and relaxation. You can be assured that Duke Energy’s nuclear plants also have prepared for the summer ...
Duke Energy's NAYGN Does it Again!
Duke Energy’s reputation for hiring the brightest and best young professionals in the nuclear power industry is once again taking center stage. Duke Energy's North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) organization was recently awarded the ...
New FLEX Regional Center Opens in Arizona
One of three FLEX buildings at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville, NC is almost complete. As part of the U.S. nuclear industry’s ongoing response to the events at Fukushima in 2011, additional portable equipment is being added to all U.S. nuclear ...
Sirens Play Key Role in Emergency Preparedness for the Community
System provides alerts for any emergency situation Emergency planning is a top priority in the nuclear industry. Being prepared for any event at a site ensures the safety of the public and nuclear employees. Most believe emergency planning and ...
Powerful Career Paths in the Nuclear Industry
Did you know the U.S. nuclear energy industry supports approximately 100,000 quality, high-paying American jobs? And, did you know the majority of workers employed by the nuclear energy industry are non-nuclear engineers? There are job opportunities ...
What It Means to Take Nuclear Safety Home With You
Each and every one of us working in the nuclear industry shares responsibility for ensuring we go home to our families each day. We achieve this by following procedures and embracing the “nuclear safety culture.” This unique mindset keeps us safe at ...
Nuclear embraces robotic technology
The nuclear industry is always searching for even safer and more efficient technologies. One such trend is the use of robotics at plant sites. Robots are used across the Duke Energy nuclear fleet as way to strengthen personal and operational safety. ...