Nuclear Jobs

Axpo is shaping the future of energy with innovative solutions for sustainable development. Using modern technologies, the company meets the needs of its customers in over 30 countries across Europe, North America and Asia.

As Switzerland's leading producer of renewable energy, Axpo is an international pioneer in energy trading. Its climate-friendly Swiss electricity mix, comprising hydropower, biomass, solar, wind and nuclear energy, is characterised by lower CO2 emissions. More than 6,000 dedicated employees combine experience and expertise with a passion for innovation.

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BKW has been a pioneer in the energy sector since 1898. Today, it employs over 11,500 people across five areas of expertise. With more than 140 subsidiaries in eight European countries, BKW has an international presence and employs staff from 92 different countries.

As a pioneer, BKW embraces its social responsibility and actively shapes the future of the energy landscape. With dedication and passion, it works together with others to develop sustainable solutions and thus makes a valuable contribution to society and the economy.

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The Gösgen Nuclear Power Plant (KKG), located between Olten and Aarau, is a mainstray of the power supply in the northern Mittelland. With around 600 employees, KKG generates approximately 8 billion kWh of electricity annually, thereby meeting around 13% of Switzerland’s electricity demand.

As Switzerland's first 1,000-megawatt-class nuclear power plant, KKG has been in operation since 1979. KKG holds an open-ended operating license and reliably produces low-emission electricity. Since it began operations, net electricity production has increased by almost 17%. Thanks to ongoing modernisation and refurbishment projects, plant safety has been continuously improved. At the same time, electricity production costs have fallen from 6.3 centimes per kWh (1980) to 4.3 centimes per kWh (2021) - including provisions for decommissioning and waste disposal.

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The Leibstadt nuclear power plant (KKL), as Switzerland’s newest and most powerful nuclear power plant, is a mainstray of the national electricity supply. With an annual output of over 9,600 gigawatt-hours, KKL accounts for approximately 14% of Switzerland’s electricity production.

Since it began operations in 1984, KKL has ensured a reliable and low-emission supply of electricity. Through ongoing modernisation and refurbishment projects, safety, efficiency and plant availability have been continuously improved. Targeted investments in major components and innovative technologies ensure the plant's long-term operation whilst also strengthening its economic viability.

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As an interim storage facility, Zwischenlager Würenlingen AG (Zwilag) is a key component of Switzerland's radioactive waste disposal infrastructure. Since its commissioning in 2001, it has ensured safe, reliable and efficient operation.

Zwilag's range of services includes the receipt, processing, conditioning and interim storage of radioactive waste. To this end, the company operates specialised facilities, including a container storage facility for high-level waste, storage facilities for low- and intermediate-level waste, a conditioning plant and a plasma plant for volume reduction and the processing of radioactive waste for final disposal.

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