Operations Interface Manager - LEU

Socket.dev; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. is seeking an Operations Interface Manager to connect Operations, Maintenance and Engineering with project managers and partners—leading system testing and guiding the transition from construction to startup into full operational readiness.

You will coordinate daily testing, oversee implementation of operating and maintenance programs, and ensure the plant design integrates operating philosophies for turnover and readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial, chemical, or nuclear plant operations, maintenance, engineering, or similar rigorous environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily testing and startup activities across systems and construction teams.
• Develop operating, maintenance, and work control program elements.
• Coordinate with project management and design teams to integrate operating philosophies into plant design and testing.
• Prepare and validate system modifications for turnover and support training and drills.
• Lead or coordinate system test plans to verify functionality and compliance; act as Test Coordinator when needed.

Skills

Operations leadership

Supervision experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Step into a role where your expertise directly shapes the success of a cutting‑edge facility. As the Operations Interface Manager, you’ll be the driving force that connects Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering with project managers and partners—leading system testing and guiding the transition from construction through startup into full operational readiness. This is your chance to make a visible impact, champion operational excellence, and help design the future of plant performance.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will oversee daily testing and startup activities across systems and construction teams while developing the plant’s operating, maintenance, and work control program elements. You’ll serve as the central point of contact for project management and design teams, ensuring operating and maintenance philosophies are fully integrated into plant design, testing, and construction. Your work includes reviewing technical plans, drawings, schedules, and documents to provide operational insight; preparing and validating system modifications for turnover; and stepping in for the Process Area Manager or Senior Shift Supervisor when needed. You will create multi‑organization procedures aligned with the Plant License Application, support and facilitate training and drills, and coordinate execution of system test plans—possibly acting as Test Coordinator—to verify functionality and compliance with system requirements. Additional responsibilities include performing change evaluations, driving Operations and Maintenance readiness efforts, developing staffing plans and budgets, and proposing or implementing procedure updates necessary to advance mission objectives within license requirements.

We’d Love to Hear from People With:

• 3+ years of industrial, chemical, or nuclear plant operations, maintenance, engineering, or similar rigorous industry or military experience
• 2+ years of management or supervisory experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• Active Q or Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, physical sciences, Business Management, or equivalent technical/military background
• 5+ years of industrial, chemical, or nuclear operations, maintenance, engineering, or support experience
• 5+ years of management or supervisory experience—ideally within Operations, Maintenance, or Engineering

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $92,915-$154,858. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.