Manager of Turbine Services

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

TNC Services, the services division of The Nuclear Company, supports America's existing nuclear fleet by delivering specialized maintenance, outage execution, technical expertise, and workforce solutions. Built on the 25-year legacy of Powerhouse Resources, TNC Services combines proven operational expertise with The Nuclear Company's vision for the future, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy.

About the role

The Manager, Turbine Services is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and growth of TNC Services' turbine maintenance and field service operations. This role oversees the delivery of high-quality turbine inspection, maintenance, repair, outage support, and rotating equipment services for commercial nuclear power plants and other power generation customers while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with customers, field teams, project managers, and company leadership, the Manager, Turbine Services provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction to support successful outage execution and long-term client partnerships. This position plays a critical role in expanding TNC Services' turbine service offerings while driving operational excellence across all projects.

Responsibilities

Operations & Project Leadership

• Lead the execution of turbine maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, commissioning, and outage support projects from planning through completion.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for turbine-generator maintenance activities, ensuring work is performed in accordance with industry best practices, customer specifications, OEM recommendations, and applicable codes and standards.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, resource requirements, budgets, estimates, and execution strategies for assigned projects.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators to ensure successful execution.
• Support proposal development, technical estimating, bid preparation, and business development initiatives for turbine service opportunities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational reporting to support business decisions.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and provide leadership to turbine technicians, field service personnel, subcontractors, and technical specialists during maintenance and outage activities.
• Mentor and develop technical personnel through coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.
• Partner with the Training Team to develop and implement technical and safety training programs while ensuring employees maintain required certifications and qualifications.

Technical Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable safety regulations, nuclear quality requirements, plant procedures, OEM guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Inspect turbine systems, generators, auxiliary equipment, controls, and associated mechanical components to identify hazards, deficiencies, equipment failures, or maintenance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance for diagnosing and resolving complex turbine system issues.
• Conduct audits and quality reviews to verify compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
• Maintain awareness of evolving industry codes, OEM recommendations, emerging technologies, and best practices related to turbine maintenance and rotating equipment.

Customer & Business Development

• Partner with customers to understand maintenance objectives and develop customized service solutions that improve equipment reliability, plant performance, and asset longevity.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive communication, technical expertise, and exceptional service delivery.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Recruiting, and Project Management teams to ensure appropriate staffing and successful project delivery.
• Develop proposals, service agreements, and technical solutions aligned with customer needs and company capabilities.
• Participate in outage planning meetings, customer reviews, industry conferences, and networking events to identify new business opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• 7+ years of experience supporting turbine-generator maintenance, outage execution, rotating equipment services, or power generation maintenance, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of steam turbines, gas turbines, combustion turbines, generators, auxiliary systems, controls, and rotating equipment maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, OEM specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience managing complex maintenance or outage projects, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and customer expectations.
• Working knowledge of nuclear safety culture, quality assurance programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including extended assignments during scheduled outages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants or other power generation facilities.
• OEM experience with GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, Westinghouse, or comparable turbine manufacturers.
• Experience leading multi-site outage execution teams.
• Familiarity with turbine diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of balance-of-plant systems and their interaction with turbine equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, EPRI, and other applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies, vibration analysis, balancing, laser alignment, and precision measurement techniques.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Demonstrated success managing customer relationships and supporting business development initiatives.

Work Environment & Travel

• Combination of office, customer site, and field environments, including regular visits to commercial nuclear power plants and other power generation facilities.
• Travel up to 50% for customer meetings, project oversight, outage support, and industry conferences.
• May require extended hours, shift work, or on-call availability during planned outages or emergency customer support.
• Exposure to industrial hazards, including rotating equipment, elevated work areas, confined spaces, and high-temperature environments; strict adherence to PPE, safety procedures, and quality standards is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization for commercial nuclear power plants, as required.
• Must be able to stand, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in industrial environments as needed.

Success Characteristics

• Technical leader with deep expertise in turbine maintenance and rotating equipment.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and long-term partnerships.
• Strong operational, financial, and project management capabilities.
• Calm and decisive under outage schedules and operational demands.
• Collaborative leader who develops high-performing teams and promotes continuous improvement.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build trust across customers, field personnel, and internal stakeholders.
• Results-oriented with a commitment to operational excellence.
• Dedicated to safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000- $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly 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.