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Nuclear Safety Culture Manager
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.
About the role:
The Nuclear Safety Culture Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organization maintains a strong, transparent, and proactive safety environment in accordance with regulatory standards and industry best practice. This role oversees the development and execution of programs that support a healthy nuclear safety culture, drive continuous improvement through effective problem identification and resolution, and ensure employees have safe, confidential avenues to raise concerns. The manager works with company leadership to assess organizational health, promote accountability, and reinforce behaviors that prioritize nuclear safety.
Responsibilities:
Nuclear Safety Culture Oversight
- Lead initiatives that embed INPO and NRC-aligned safety culture traits across the organization; assess cultural health through surveys, focus groups, and performance data, and implement improvement strategies.
Corrective Action Program (CAP) Governance
- Ensure effective problem identification, root cause analysis, and timely resolution of issues under the site's CAP; maintain alignment with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, INPO, and internal quality standards.
Employee Concerns Program (ECP) Management
- Oversee the confidential intake, investigation, and resolution of employee concerns; maintain trust and integrity in the process while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidance and promoting open reporting.
Organizational Performance Assessment & Reporting
- Analyze trends from CAP, ECP, and culture data to identify organizational weaknesses; develop and present performance metrics and reports to senior leadership and regulatory agencies.
Leadership Engagement & Communication
- Provide coaching, training, and feedback to leadership on accountability, transparency, and behaviors that foster a strong safety culture; serve as a liaison with external stakeholders including NRC, INPO, and industry peers.
Experience
Nuclear Industry Experience – 7+ Years
- Direct experience in a commercial nuclear facility or nuclear oversight function, with strong familiarity with NRC regulations, INPO principles, and high-reliability organizational practices.
One of the Following
- Corrective Action Program (CAP) Oversight – 5+ Years
- Safety Culture or Organizational Effectiveness – 3+ Years
- Employee Concerns or Ethics Program Involvement – 2+ Years
- Root Cause/Performance Analysis Skills
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
- Annual company retreats
Estimated Starting Salary Range:
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000 - $173,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
EEO Statement:
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.
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