Refueling Equipment Program Manager - 519072

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

Refueling Equipment Program Manager - 519072

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Outage Services

Work Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 11/10/2026

Posting Close: 11/22/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Grade / Salary: Competetive

Ideal Candidate

possesses a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.

In lieu of a four-year degree, candidates with 6 or more years of experience in electrical and mechanical systems will be strongly considered. Program manager experience is a plus. They should have a strong working knowledge of crane, hoist, and refuel equipment systems, including the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and develop effective corrective actions. They will demonstrate strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage programs safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Position Purpose

Responsible for ensuring the reliability of refueling equipment across the Nuclear Fleet.

Job Dimensions

Supervisory Responsibility

None. Individual will be expected to provide technical oversight of key maintenance activities involving fuel handling equipment and overhead cranes depended on for refueling outages and site activities.

Budget Responsibility

As applicable

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure reliability of fleet refueling equipment.
• Provide input on crane and refueling equipment preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
• Maintain site equipment readiness reports and recommend actions to close readiness or reliability gaps.
• Champion refueling and overhead crane upgrades at fleet and site Plant Health Committees.
• Responsible for development of outage crane contingency plans and decision trees to expeditiously support emergent repairs.
• Provide input on Outage Services craft proficiency and skills to support continuous improvement.
• Provides technical direction for craft performance of assigned work activities.
• Ensures adherence to standards and procedures to achieve quality results.
• Ensures critical information is provided to involved departments when issues arise in a timely manner.
• Participates in schedule reviews for outage reactor services related work scope.
• Challenges work scope, processes, parts, services, and schedules for outage reactor services related work.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Engineering Degree or equivelent experience operating and maintaining refueling and overhead cranes.

Experience

Six to eight years of experience in the nuclear industry including five years related to crane and refueling equipment maintenance or operation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access. Must be able to travel 25 to 45 percent of the time in support of the TVA fleet.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).