Operations Manager, Commercial Nuclear Services - Remote

slihrms; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an Operations Manager for Commercial Nuclear, primarily remote with base in Oak Ridge, TN. You will lead the operations engineering team, oversee design, licensing, maintenance activities and training programs for nuclear facilities, ensuring reliability, safety and regulatory compliance.

You will drive strategic staffing, risk management and collaboration across senior management and clients, delivering technically complex solutions with broad impact.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or a scientific/technical discipline.
• Requires 15 years of experience; typical incumbent has 20–25 years.
• 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 of the operations and maintenance of commercial nuclear facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of RadCon requirements and practices for nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge of training program development for NRC-regulated environments.
• SRO or RO license desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Leads the operations engineering team within ARUSN and informs design configurations with operability insights to ensure functionality, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Directs research and solves technical problems of considerable scope and complexity with broad impact on the firm.
• Represents and defends the company's technical work to clients, regulatory agencies and others.
• Coordinates with program manager and other operational/engineering managers to identify staffing needs and recruitment opportunities in technical specialty areas.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Goal alignment

Nuclear operations knowledge

RadCon requirements

Training program development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Scientific/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

At 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,