Operating Reactors Leader

Flowserve; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning & Financial Well-­

Parental Leave

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in Raleigh, NC, seeks an Operating Reactors Leader to drive aftermarket strategies for operating nuclear reactors worldwide, coordinating with End User Sales and corporate utility leaders. You will shape pursuit plans, build critical relationships, and standardize processes for outages and refuel cycles.

The role requires deep knowledge of nuclear outages, safety standards, and regulatory compliance, plus outstanding communication with senior technical and utility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent technical field.
• Demonstrated experience in process standardization, opportunity qualification, and proposal readiness within the nuclear power or highly regulated energy sector.
• Strong technical understanding of operating nuclear plant outage cycles, safety requirements, and quality assurance regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the proven ability to confidently represent the company in front of senior technical groups and corporate utility leadership.
• This position is restricted to United States persons because it requires access to U.S. export-controlled nuclear technology subject to 10 CFR Part 810.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide aftermarket service strategy for operating nuclear reactors globally.
• Build and strengthen relationships with utility corporate engineering and supply chain teams to capture strategic growth opportunities.
• Partner with End User Sales teams to create a comprehensive aftermarket opportunity map for pumps, valves, seals, and actuators.
• Standardize best practices for operating-reactor aftermarket pursuits by producing repeatable playbooks, checklists, and templates to equip internal sales teams.
• Act as the primary interface and polished representative for Flowserve with nuclear operator organizations, including INPO, WANO, and respective owners groups.
• Lead whitespace identification using installed base dashboards to pinpoint strategic approaches for outage and refuel cycles, addressing historical wins and emerging plant needs.
• Analyze the competitive landscape for flow-control products and translate market insights into actionable whitespace priorities and pursuit planning.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and procurement stakeholders to ensure proposal readiness and compliance with nuclear industry regulations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Nuclear industry experience

Stakeholder management

Sales enablement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Overview

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Your Role and Impact

As the Operating Reactors Leader, you will drive Flowserve’s enterprise-wide strategy to maximize aftermarket business for operating nuclear power plants undergoing life extension, uprates, and refurbishments. Operating primarily at the global and utility-fleet level, you will develop comprehensive aftermarket service strategies while building critical relationships with corporate utility leaders to connect procurement decisions with site-level execution. By partnering with End User Sales and representing Flowserve across major nuclear industry organizations, you will directly impact our strategic growth and ensure a repeatable, standardized approach to aftermarket pursuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide aftermarket service strategy for operating nuclear reactors globally.
• Build and strengthen relationships with utility corporate engineering and supply chain teams to capture strategic growth opportunities.
• Partner with End User Sales teams to create a comprehensive aftermarket opportunity map for pumps, valves, seals, and actuators.
• Standardize best practices for operating-reactor aftermarket pursuits by producing repeatable playbooks, checklists, and templates to equip internal sales teams.
• Act as the primary interface and polished representative for Flowserve with nuclear operator organizations, including the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO), and respective owners groups.
• Lead whitespace identification using installed base dashboards to pinpoint strategic approaches for outage and refuel cycles, addressing historical wins and emerging plant needs.
• Analyze the competitive landscape for flow-control products and translate market insights into actionable whitespace priorities and pursuit planning.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and procurement stakeholders to ensure proposal readiness and compliance with nuclear industry regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent technical field.
• Demonstrated experience in process standardization, opportunity qualification, and proposal readiness within the nuclear power or highly regulated energy sector.
• Strong technical understanding of operating nuclear plant outage cycles, safety requirements, and quality assurance regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the proven ability to confidently represent the company in front of senior technical groups and corporate utility leadership.
• This position is restricted to United States persons because it requires access to U.S. export-controlled nuclear technology subject to 10 CFR Part 810.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive product knowledge encompassing industrial pumps, valves, seals, and actuators.
• Previous experience operating at a global or enterprise-wide level within a matrixed sales, product management, or commercial enablement function.
• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for maintaining pipeline visibility and sales-enablement documentation.

What We Can Offer You

At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your, and your family's, needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Benefits vary by job, location and/or collective bargaining agreement.

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