08/05/2026
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT — Kayci Wilbanks
Nuclear Services Recruiting Manager | 20 Years in Nuclear | Two Years with EnergySolutions
Meet Kayci Wilbanks, a Glen Rose, Texas native and 20-year nuclear industry veteran who serves as Nuclear Services Recruiting Manager for EnergySolutions.
In just under two years with the company, she has already staffed 11 nuclear outages — including nearly 1,000 positions across four outages in the spring of 2026 alone — supporting all Duke Energy nuclear plant sites in the Carolinas, plus many other facilities across the US.
Over her career, Kayci has placed professionals at 22 nuclear plants across the United States, filling an estimated 20,000+ positions spanning nuclear engineers, senior reactor operators, craft professionals, and everything in between.
What drives her:
— Building real relationships by returning calls, staying engaged, and never misleading a candidate
— Partnering with technical colleges to build a pipeline of next-generation nuclear craft professionals
— Educating candidates about the nuclear industry itself to grow the broader workforce
— Leading a team of three recruiters focused on placing candidates in positions that include valve technicians, welders, and pipe fitters (plus others!)
Beyond work: World traveler. Baker and cook. Animal lover with three Yorkies. Farm-raised in Glen Rose, Texas.
