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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
At NextEra Energy we have a passion for taking your career to the next level. Our talented employees are our biggest asset to continued success. If you are interested in joining a leading team for an industry leading Nuclear fleet, look no further. This role will be located at our Seabrook station site in NH. Seabrook Station is located on 900 acres on the seacoast of southern New Hampshire. The plant is operated in a highly-responsible manner and is dedicated to protecting the environment while meeting the energy needs of New England. Seabrook Station is one of only a few nuclear power plants in this country that is ISO 14001 compliant, recognizing the plant’s leadership and excellence in environmental stewardship.
Below is a description of the duties you can expect in this role. In addition to the description listed below, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of energy market economics and be process improvement oriented. Start your future now, apply today!
Job Overview
Performs skilled work in fire prevention, saving and protection of life and property in fighting fires and other emergencies, provides emergency care to victims of fires and other accidents, inspects and tests associated fire protection equipment and facilities, and performs minor maintenance to such equipment and facilities, performs inspections for combustible storage and ignition source permits, and works as directed by the Control Room when assigned to shift coverage.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Participates in selected training sessions as directed by the Operations Site Director or Designee
- Participates in fire and emergency medical training and drills
- Performs equipment surveillance tests on fire protection systems, components and equipment
- Performs routine visual inspections of operating equipment, fire barriers and spaces and informs the Control Room of any abnormal conditions detected
- Reviews ignition source and combustible storage permits, specifies necessary instructions and performs inspections and evaluations of the work site to ensure work is performed in accordance with Seabrook Station Fire Protection Manual requirements
- Assists in the maintenance of fire brigade procedures, programs and strategies
- Maintains a thorough understanding of the Station Fire Protection Program and Procedures and recommends improvements
- Interprets and implements procedures relative to the use, testing and maintenance of fire protection equipment
- Keeps and maintains logs and records as requested/required
- Performs minor routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant fire equipment, components or systems
- Works on a rotating shift schedule and maintains assigned station until properly relieved
- Assists in the Fire Fighting activities in response to on-site fire emergencies
- Performs strenuous physical activity in extinguishment of fire, emergency rescue, etc.
- Acts as responder for the Emergency Response Organization as assigned
- Performs as a member of the Hazardous Material Response Team
- Performs as a member of a team in confined space and technical rescues
- Performs confined space entry monitoring and prepares related permits
- Required to be a member of the Seabrook Station Emergency Response Organization (ERO), when assigned, and to adhere to all related requirements specified in the Seabrook Station Radiological Emergency Plan. These requirements include, but are not limited to, maintaining applicable ERO position qualifications, participation in drills and exercises, and responding to an actual emergency (including radiological)
- Required to participate in major outages, when assigned, by performing a designated outage position, and maintaining required training qualifications. An outage assignment may involve shiftwork and/or working extended hours outside of normal schedule
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Fire Fighter Level II as defined by the New Hampshire State Fire Standards and Training Commission
- Training in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification courses
- Two to four years of experience in municipal, volunteer or industrial firefighting
- Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) aptitude test required
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Craft Skilled/ Journey Level
Organization: NextEra Energy Seabrook, 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.
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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Requisition ID: 94353
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
At NextEra Energy we have a passion for taking your career to the next level. Our talented employees are our biggest asset to continued success. If you are interested in joining a leading team for an industry leading Nuclear fleet, look no further. This role will be located at our Seabrook station site in NH. Seabrook Station is located on 900 acres on the seacoast of southern New Hampshire. The plant is operated in a highly-responsible manner and is dedicated to protecting the environment while meeting the energy needs of New England. Seabrook Station is one of only a few nuclear power plants in this country that is ISO 14001 compliant, recognizing the plant’s leadership and excellence in environmental stewardship.
Below is a description of the duties you can expect in this role. In addition to the description listed below, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of energy market economics and be process improvement oriented. Start your future now, apply today!
Job Overview
Performs skilled work in fire prevention, saving and protection of life and property in fighting fires and other emergencies, provides emergency care to victims of fires and other accidents, inspects and tests associated fire protection equipment and facilities, and performs minor maintenance to such equipment and facilities, performs inspections for combustible storage and ignition source permits, and works as directed by the Control Room when assigned to shift coverage.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Participates in selected training sessions as directed by the Operations Site Director or Designee
- Participates in fire and emergency medical training and drills
- Performs equipment surveillance tests on fire protection systems, components and equipment
- Performs routine visual inspections of operating equipment, fire barriers and spaces and informs the Control Room of any abnormal conditions detected
- Reviews ignition source and combustible storage permits, specifies necessary instructions and performs inspections and evaluations of the work site to ensure work is performed in accordance with Seabrook Station Fire Protection Manual requirements
- Assists in the maintenance of fire brigade procedures, programs and strategies
- Maintains a thorough understanding of the Station Fire Protection Program and Procedures and recommends improvements
- Interprets and implements procedures relative to the use, testing and maintenance of fire protection equipment
- Keeps and maintains logs and records as requested/required
- Performs minor routine preventative and corrective maintenance on plant fire equipment, components or systems
- Works on a rotating shift schedule and maintains assigned station until properly relieved
- Assists in the Fire Fighting activities in response to on-site fire emergencies
- Performs strenuous physical activity in extinguishment of fire, emergency rescue, etc.
- Acts as responder for the Emergency Response Organization as assigned
- Performs as a member of the Hazardous Material Response Team
- Performs as a member of a team in confined space and technical rescues
- Performs confined space entry monitoring and prepares related permits
- Required to be a member of the Seabrook Station Emergency Response Organization (ERO), when assigned, and to adhere to all related requirements specified in the Seabrook Station Radiological Emergency Plan. These requirements include, but are not limited to, maintaining applicable ERO position qualifications, participation in drills and exercises, and responding to an actual emergency (including radiological)
- Required to participate in major outages, when assigned, by performing a designated outage position, and maintaining required training qualifications. An outage assignment may involve shiftwork and/or working extended hours outside of normal schedule
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Fire Fighter Level II as defined by the New Hampshire State Fire Standards and Training Commission
- Training in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification courses
- Two to four years of experience in municipal, volunteer or industrial firefighting
- Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Power Plant Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) aptitude test required
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Craft Skilled/ Journey Level
Organization: NextEra Energy Seabrook, 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.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Fire Fighter
Obtain NFPA-aligned certifications before applying
PERM requires your foreign credentials to match the job requirements the employer lists. Get your Firefighter I and II certifications recognized under NFPA 1001 standards before targeting U.S. departments, since USCIS and DOL scrutinize credential equivalency closely.
Target public fire departments with civil service exemptions
Some municipalities can bypass standard civil service hiring rules to sponsor foreign firefighters when documented shortages exist. Focus your search on rural county departments and understaffed urban districts where recruitment pipelines are thin and sponsorship motivation is strongest.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting any offer
DOL requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for the SOC code covering your role and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your target county before negotiations begin.
Search for green card sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter fire department and public safety employers with active PERM or EB-3 filing history. This surfaces departments that have navigated sponsorship before, which dramatically shortens your path from job offer to approved petition.
Understand how PERM recruitment documentation affects your timeline
Your employer must run a 30-day PERM recruitment window and retain evidence that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Any procedural gap restarts the process. Ask prospective departments directly whether their HR team has prior PERM experience with public safety roles.
Prepare for a two-stage medical and physical fitness evaluation
Many fire departments require a CPAT or equivalent physical test plus a USCIS-mandated immigration medical exam. Scheduling both takes weeks, so confirm department-specific fitness standards through O*NET and align your preparation timeline with your I-485 filing window.
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Find Fire Fighter JobsFire Fighter Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a fire department sponsor a foreign firefighter for a green card?
Yes. Municipal and county fire departments can sponsor foreign firefighters through the EB-3 green card category using the PERM labor certification process. The department must first demonstrate through DOL-supervised recruitment that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. Once PERM is certified, the department files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf, leading to permanent residency.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for fire fighter roles?
H-1B visas require specialty occupation status, which most firefighter roles do not meet, making EB-3 the practical route for this profession. EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads directly to permanent residency rather than a temporary status you must renew. The tradeoff is a longer total timeline, typically two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval, depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing backlogs.
Which firefighter certifications does USCIS accept for EB-3 eligibility?
USCIS defers to the job requirements the sponsoring employer documents in the PERM application. Most departments list Firefighter I and II certifications under NFPA 1001, plus state-specific licensure, as minimum qualifications. Your foreign certifications must be evaluated for equivalency by a credential evaluation service and shown to match those listed requirements. Paramedic or EMT credentials can strengthen your profile if the role includes emergency medical response duties.
How do I find fire departments that are open to sponsoring green cards?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lets you filter for employers with documented EB-3 or PERM filing history in public safety roles. Departments that have sponsored before are far more likely to navigate the process successfully a second time. Smaller rural departments facing chronic staffing shortages are often more motivated to pursue sponsorship than large urban agencies with longer civil service hiring pipelines.
Does a firefighter's physical fitness requirement affect the green card application process?
The department's physical fitness standards are separate from the USCIS immigration medical exam required at the I-485 adjustment of status stage. You'll need to pass both. The USCIS medical exam, completed by a designated civil surgeon, covers vaccination history and general health. Confirm with the sponsoring department whether their CPAT or equivalent test must be completed before or after the formal job offer, since timing affects your PERM eligibility documentation.
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