Nuclear Refueling Equipment Program Lead

Tennessee Valley Authority; Spring City (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority seeks a Refueling Equipment Program Manager to ensure reliability of refueling gear across the Nuclear Fleet. The role requires strong leadership to guide maintenance strategies and outage readiness.

Ideal candidate has engineering or equivalent experience, with knowledge of crane and refueling systems, and ability to interpret schematics, troubleshoot, and develop corrective actions. Travel 25–45% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related technical discipline or six+ years in electrical and mechanical systems with program management experience.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage programs safely per regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical and mechanical schematics; troubleshoot complex equipment issues; develop effective corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability of fleet refueling equipment across TVA Nuclear Fleet.
• Provide input on crane and refueling equipment preventative and corrective 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 for 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.
• Provide timely critical information to involved departments when issues arise.
• Participate in schedule reviews for outage reactor services related work.
• Challenge work scope, processes, parts, services, and schedules for outage reactor services.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Crane systems

Refueling equipment

Job description

Tennessee Valley Authority seeks a Refueling Equipment Program Manager to ensure reliability of refueling gear across the Nuclear Fleet. The role requires strong leadership to guide maintenance strategies and outage readiness.

Ideal candidate has engineering or equivalent experience, with knowledge of crane and refueling systems, and ability to interpret schematics, troubleshoot, and develop corrective actions. Travel 25–45% is expected.