Operations Manager, Commercial Nuclear Services - Remote

AtkinsRéalis; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced Operations Manager, Commercial Nuclear – Remote, based out of Oak Ridge, TN. You will lead the operations engineering team, guiding design configurations to optimize operability, reliability and cost while ensuring compliance with U.S.

nuclear industry best practices. The role requires 15+ years in nuclear operations, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex, high-risk initiatives across senior management and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or a scientific/technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience; typical 20–25 years.
• Strong communication in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and maintenance of commercial nuclear facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of RadCon requirements and practices for nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge of NRC-regulated training program development for operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees design, engineering and licensing related to operations, maintenance, operator training and security for nuclear projects.
• Directs the operations engineering team and informs design configurations for operability, reliability and cost.
• Provides technical direction and criteria on projects within field of expertise.
• Represents company's technical work to clients, regulators and others.
• Coordinates staffing and recruitment in the technical specialty area.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Nuclear operations knowledge

RadCon knowledge

Training program development (NRC)

Leadership of operations engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Operations Manager, Commercial Nuclear – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

Your role

• Serves both legacy and new build nuclear clients who are designing, building, upgrading, operating and maintaining nuclear power generation and fuel cycle assets.


• We are a growing business, building on the foundation of our US government fuel cycle business, our international position as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and nuclear reactor technology provider, and our world-wide nuclear new build and legacy nuclear fleet maintenance experience.


• Oversees and directs work activities within ARUSN supporting the design, engineering and licensing of nuclear projects as it relates to operations, maintenance, operator training, and security.


• Leading the operations engineering team within ARUSN and with informing design configurations with valuable operability insights to ensure appropriate functionality, optimize reliability and cost, and ensure compliance with U.S. nuclear industry best practices.


• Work involves directing research and solving technical problems of considerable scope and complexity, the solution of which may have a far-reaching impact on extensive technical activities of the firm.


• Receives general administrative direction. Executes independent decisions and resolves important questions concerning area of expertise, being recognized as a technical authority in his/her field of expertise, on a regional or national basis, both within and outside the company.


• Provides oversight and supervision of the technical work of senior professionals.


• Interfaces with senior technical managers and all levels of management throughout the firm


• Provides technical direction within field of expertise.


• Establishes technical criteria and provides technical input on projects related to field of expertise.


• Represents/defends company's technical work to client, regulatory agencies and others.


• Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.


• Assists management in conducting project reviews and audits involving specialty discipline.


• Coordinates with program manager and other operational / engineering managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area.


• Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within specialty field.


• Leads initiatives with considerable risk and complexity; develops the related strategy for execution.


• Solves unique and complex operational problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.


• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for initiatives, projects or services; works within general functional policies.


• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• Requires a Bachelor'S or Master's Degree. Engineering, or a Scientific/Technical Discipline preferred.


• Requires 15 years of experience. Typical incumbent has 20-25 years of experience.


• Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests.


• Expert knowledge in the operations and maintenance of commercial nuclear facilities.


• Extensive knowledge of RadCon requirements and practices for nuclear facilities.


• Extensive knowledge of material control and accountability practices for nuclear facilities.


• Knowledge and experience related to the development of training programs for operations and maintenance activities in an NRC-regulated environment.


• Previous SRO or RO licensed at a commercial nuclear facility desirable.

Rewards & benefits

AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $113,000 - $188,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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