Nuclear Facility Startup Director

Shine Technologies; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINE Technologies seeks a Startup Director to oversee the planning and execution of startup activities at a new NRC-regulated isotope production facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. You will develop strategies, coordinate testing and validation, and transition the facility to regular operations.

Lead a safety-focused team, manage schedules, and interface with construction and operations to ensure smooth transitions from component testing to full operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or related technical field.
• Eight years of experience in complex facility commissioning, start-up, operations, construction, or related fields.
• Startup/project/outage management experience preferred.
• Technical understanding of nuclear facility principles and operation.
• Experience in regulated facilities such as nuclear or cgmp preferred.
• Outstanding communication, conflict and change management skills.
• Ability to work safely within an industrial and radiation environment.
• Non-standard work hours including nights and weekends may be required.
• Role concludes with startup transition to normal operations (2031).

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment and a robust safety culture.
• Develop, refine, and manage a detailed startup and surveillance testing plan for facility systems.
• Hire, train, and lead staff to support normal plant operations.
• Coordinate with construction and operations for seamless transitions between testing, commissioning, and operations.
• Provide day-to-day direction and management of startup activities.
• Coordinate with teams to resolve technical issues discovered during startup testing and operation.
• Work with quality to ensure validation activities are completed accurately.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders and lead coordination meetings to ensure schedule adherence.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is implemented during startup until full deployment.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Detail oriented

Nuclear operations

Shift work

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Job description

SHINE Technologies seeks a Startup Director to oversee the planning and execution of startup activities at a new NRC-regulated isotope production facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. You will develop strategies, coordinate testing and validation, and transition the facility to regular operations.

Lead a safety-focused team, manage schedules, and interface with construction and operations to ensure smooth transitions from component testing to full operation.