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 ...
Bring in the Bots
Refueling Outages Use Robots for Specific Tasks If SUSI had an online dating profile, it would most likely read, “Likes to swim. Loves to travel. Very flexible. One of a kind.” Peak your interest? The submarine robot SUSI swims in the used fuel pool ...
Operating Experience – What is it and why is it important?
“Those who fail to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.”- George Santayana That is a lesson the nuclear industry takes to heart on a daily basis. Nuclear plant operators understand the importance of learning from past experiences to ensure the ...
Educators Go “WILD” at McGuire Nuclear Station
McGuire Nuclear Station recently hosted 21 local educators for Project WILD Aquatic, an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program led by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commissions (NCWRC), which emphasizes awareness, ...
Hundreds Learn that Science is Cool
What do a bed of nails, wind turbines and snakes all have in common? They all played a key role in the events held in celebration of the fourth annual North Carolina Science Festival at McGuire Nuclear Station and Harris Nuclear Plant. April was a ...
The Carolinas benefit economically from nuclear industry
Nuclear power not only plays an important part in North and South Carolina's energy mix, it also provides a substantial economic impact to the Carolinas. According to a recent study, commissioned by the Carolinas' Nuclear Cluster, an industry ...
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. ...