Manager of Reactor 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, Reactor Services is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and growth of TNC Services' reactor maintenance and field service operations. This role oversees the delivery of specialized reactor services, including refueling outage support, reactor vessel and internals inspections, maintenance activities, tooling, diagnostics, and technical field services for commercial nuclear power plants while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Working closely with utility customers, project teams, and company leadership, the Manager, Reactor Services provides technical leadership and operational oversight for complex outage activities. This position plays a key role in expanding TNC Services' reactor service capabilities while fostering long-term client partnerships, developing high-performing technical teams, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Operations & Project Leadership

• Lead the execution of reactor services projects, including refueling outage support, reactor vessel inspections, reactor internals maintenance, reactor diagnostics, and specialized field services.
• Provide technical leadership for reactor maintenance activities, ensuring work is executed in accordance with plant procedures, engineering requirements, NRC regulations, nuclear quality assurance standards, and industry best practices.
• Develop project scopes, work packages, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, estimates, and execution strategies for assigned projects.
• Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, and key performance indicators to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support proposal development, technical estimating, bid preparation, and business development initiatives for reactor service opportunities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, maintenance records, inspection reports, and technical documentation to support operational and business decisions.

Team Leadership

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

Technical Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure all work complies with nuclear safety culture principles, NRC regulations, quality assurance requirements, radiological controls, and customer procedures.
• Inspect reactor plant systems, reactor vessel components, reactor internals, and associated equipment to identify hazards, deficiencies, or maintenance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance for diagnosing and resolving complex reactor system issues while supporting safe and efficient outage execution.
• Conduct audits and quality reviews to verify compliance with ASME Code requirements, NRC regulations, quality assurance standards, and company procedures.
• Maintain awareness of evolving nuclear industry codes, regulatory requirements, emerging technologies, and best practices related to reactor services.

Customer & Business Development

• Collaborate with utility customers to understand outage objectives and develop technical service solutions that support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by providing responsive communication, technical expertise, and exceptional service delivery.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Recruiting, and Project Management teams to ensure appropriate staffing and successful project execution.
• Develop proposals, service agreements, and technical solutions aligned with customer needs and company capabilities.
• Participate in customer planning meetings, outage readiness reviews, technical evaluations, industry conferences, and networking events to identify new business opportunities and strengthen customer partnerships

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• 7+ years of experience supporting reactor services, refueling outages, reactor maintenance, nuclear plant operations, or related nuclear services.
• 3+ years of leadership or project management experience overseeing technical teams, outage execution, or field service operations.
• Strong knowledge of reactor plant systems, reactor vessel components, reactor internals, primary and secondary systems, refueling activities, and nuclear maintenance practices.
• Thorough understanding of NRC regulations, 10 CFR requirements, ASME Codes, nuclear quality assurance programs, radiological controls, and nuclear safety culture principles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, OEM specifications, work packages, and technical procedures.
• Experience managing complex outage projects, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and customer expectations.
• 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 refueling outages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants in reactor services, refueling operations, or nuclear maintenance.
• S. Navy Nuclear Program experience or equivalent commercial nuclear experience.
• Experience working in radiologically controlled environments with a strong understanding of ALARA principles.
• Experience with reactor vessel inspections, reactor internals maintenance, fuel handling support, underwater tooling, remote inspection technologies, or reactor diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME Section XI, EPRI guidance, INPO performance standards, and applicable NRC regulations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience managing teams across multiple nuclear facilities or outage sites.
• 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 outage locations.
• Travel up to 50% for customer meetings, project oversight, refueling outage support, and industry conferences.
• May require extended hours, shift work, or on-call availability during refueling outages or emergency customer support.
• Exposure to industrial and radiological environments; strict adherence to PPE, dosimetry, radiological controls, and nuclear safety protocols is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization for commercial nuclear power plants.
• Must be able to stand, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in industrial and radiologically controlled environments as needed.

Success Characteristics

• Recognized technical leader with deep expertise in reactor maintenance and outage execution.
• Strong advocate for nuclear safety culture, radiological protection, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality service.
• Strategic thinker with excellent operational, financial, and project management skills.
• Decisive leader who performs effectively under outage schedules and high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative mentor who develops technical talent and fosters teamwork.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Committed to operational excellence and building long-term customer partnerships.

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 (could level to Sr. Manager for the right candidate) 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.