ENEC launches Graduate Plant Operator Programme for engineers

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) has launched the Graduate Plant Operator (GPO) Programme, designed to nurture the next generation of Emirati nuclear operations leaders, strengthening its commitment to investing in the next generation of Emirati nuclear professionals who will drive the nation's nuclear operations forward.

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The GPO Programme is open to high-achieving Emirati graduates with a bachelor's degree in engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Nuclear, etc.). It offers a unique pathway to gain the comprehensive knowledge, hands-on experience, and operational expertise essential for a dynamic career in nuclear energy plant operations and management.

Candidates will begin their journey with practical training as Local Operators at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, gaining an in-depth understanding of the plant's operational systems.

After three years, successful operators will progress to Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) training, an essential leadership role responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and testing of plant systems.

Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, said, "The Graduate Plant Operator Programme is a strategic investment in our national human capital. By empowering today's graduates, we are building the UAE's clean energy legacy; ensuring our plant operates to the highest national and international standards of safety, security, and efficiency.