Nuclear Refueling & Crane Systems Program Manager

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Nuclear Power Group in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an experienced professional to ensure the reliability of refueling equipment across the Nuclear Fleet. The role emphasizes crane and refueling systems, with leadership in outage planning and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has an Engineering degree (or equivalent) and 6–8 years in the nuclear industry, including crane/refueling maintenance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Six to eight years in the nuclear industry including five years related to crane and refueling equipment maintenance or operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability of fleet refueling equipment.
• Provide input on crane and refueling equipment maintenance strategy.
• Maintain site equipment readiness reports and close readiness or reliability gaps.
• Champion refueling and overhead crane upgrades at fleet and site Plant Health Committees.
• Develop outage crane contingency plans and decision trees to support emergent repairs.
• Provide input on Outage Services craft proficiency and skills to support continuous improvement.
• Provide technical direction for craft performance of assigned work activities.
• Ensure adherence to standards and procedures to achieve quality results.
• Ensure critical information is provided to involved departments when issues arise in a timely manner.
• Participate in schedule reviews for outage reactor services related work.
• Challenge work scope, processes, parts, services, and schedules for outage reactor services related work.

Skills

Crane systems

Refuel equipment

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Nuclear Power Group in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an experienced professional to ensure the reliability of refueling equipment across the Nuclear Fleet. The role emphasizes crane and refueling systems, with leadership in outage planning and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has an Engineering degree (or equivalent) and 6–8 years in the nuclear industry, including crane/refueling maintenance.