Advanced Reactor Shift Supervisor

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) seeks an Advanced Reactor Shift Supervisor for the Materials and Fuels Complex in Idaho Falls. You will lead operations, enforce procedures, and act as BED during emergencies, ensuring safe, compliant progress on Pele Mobile Nuclear Power Plant and related projects.

Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams, maintaining safety culture, and coordinating with EAM and control authorities.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE clearance.
• Minimum 5 years in a group lead or supervisor role; advanced reactor experience preferred.
• Experience developing procedures and safety principles in nuclear settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations personnel and maintenance activities to achieve mission goals.
• Ensure work follows approved procedures and work control processes.
• Act as Building Emergency Director during site emergencies.
• Coordinate drills and responses with Emergency Action Manager.
• Provide direction to operations supervisors for safe completion of scheduled work.
• Support qualification programs and maintain safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Nuclear operations

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

RO license/certification

DOE Senior Reactor Operator

Job description

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a technical career as anAdvanced Reactor Shift Supervisor.

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is leading the nation's efforts in the development and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. With the establishment of the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) and in partnership with multiple government and private reactor technology vendors, INL has recently taken multiple advanced reactors from the drawing board to reality, with plans to continue additional demonstrations. In support of this expansion, multiple INL facilities are being constructed or re-purposed to house these reactors supporting a series of installation, startup, testing, and removal activities. The reactors will use groundbreaking technology and design requiring highly qualified Shift Supervisors to understand the reactor dynamics, reactivity control systems, balance of plant equipment, and operating sequences. These projects will be completed on accelerated timelines requiring staff to be involved in aspects of design, safety basis development, equipment layout and fabrication, training and procedure development, system operability testing, reactor fueling, transport, assembly, and disassembly. This posting is primarily to support anticipated needs for the Project Pele Mobile Nuclear Power Plant demonstration, but additional opportunities within the MFC Reactors Division may be available.

Responsibilities Include:

Shift Supervisor is the first line manager who will provide managerial and technical expertise to personnel performing activities within assigned facility.

• Supervise nuclear facilities operations personnel as well as personnel conducting maintenance and construction activities within the facility as authorized by the POD/POW to support the completion of mission goals.
• Provide supervision of on-going operations and ensure all work activities are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and the governing work control procedures.
• Act as the facility Building Emergency Director (BED) during Facility or Site Emergencies.
• Collaborate with and coordinate actions with the Emergency Action Manager (EAM) as the need arises for drills or actual emergencies.
• Interface directly with and provide work direction to the operations supervisor for safe and compliant completion of scheduled work activities related to Pele Mobile Nuclear Power Plant operations, including following procedural requirements, instructions, and work control
• Provides clear, well established, expectations. Provide recommendations for qualification programs where not currently in existence.
• Maintain facility configuration within authorized safety basis
• Responsible to implement all functions contained in the management model (organizing, planning, staffing, leading, accessing, and improving.)

Manager Level 2: Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of proven experience in a nuclear, industrial, commercial environment.

ORa combination of 9 years education and experience for this position is acceptable.A min of 5 years in a group lead or supervisor position is required.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance and
• Must hold or have previously held, an RO license/certification at a DOE, commercial, University, or Navy reactor. Navy Engineering Officer of the Watch or Engineering Watch Supervisor may also be used to fulfil this requirement.
• Able to obtain and maintain DOE Senior Reactor Operator certification and RadWorker II qualification.
• Demonstrate ability to make sound judgment decisions through previous work assignments.

Preferred Requirements:

• Complete and maintain all certification requirements for nuclear area facility Shift Supervisors including supervisory skills training, comprehensive written examination, facility walk through exams and oral boards.
• Must have a proven track record of integrity, demonstrated strong work ethic, customer service mentality, and technical skills for the position.
• Experience developing reactor operations procedures, training, and/or programs to effectively implement Nuclear Safety Principles.
• Experience leading multi-disciplined teams to achieve ambitious and technically complex objectives.
• Experience or understanding of the DOE Readiness process.
• Sound understanding based on experience of how to enable a positive nuclear safety culture while overcoming technical and schedule challenges.

Job Information:

• The target pay range for this position is $132,550 – $198,207 annually. The full pay range is $93,840 - $225,180. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

About Us

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1972
• Job Category 01-Manager
• Posting Date 08/17/2026, 03:39 PM
• Apply Before 09/01/2026, 05:55 AM
• Degree Level High School Graduate/GED
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Locations 2525 Fremont Ave, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, US (On-site)