Senior Nuclear Shift Manager: Reactor Operations Lead

Aalo Atomics; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Corporate Gym Membership

Job summary

Aalo Atomics is seeking a Shift Manager to lead the on-shift operations for the Aalo-X reactor, directing the control room and field crew during startup, operation, and shutdown. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and effective decision-making across the shift.

The role requires 10+ years in nuclear power operations, with five years in a control room, and a current NRC SRO or DOE SRO certification. On-site Idaho Falls, rotating shifts, and extensive leadership duties are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible nuclear power operations experience.
• At least five years in a commercial nuclear power plant control room or licensed operator organization.
• Current or previously held NRC Senior Reactor Operator license, or DOE SRO certification.
• At least three years of supervisory or command experience directing licensed operators or an equivalent nuclear operating crew.
• Ability to complete Aalo-X facility-specific Shift Manager qualification (written, oral, simulator, in-plant).

Responsibilities

• Exercise command and control of all on-shift Aalo-X operations and coordinate work affecting plant status or nuclear safety.
• Set and maintain a strong Nuclear Safety Culture on your shift.
• Coordinate and release maintenance work packages, authorize LO/TO, direct RO/SRO oversight and support of maintenance.
• Direct startups, criticality approach, heatup, power ascension, testing, and abnormal/emergency responses.
• Lead shift turnover, status briefings, crew assignments, pre-job briefs, and risk reviews.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input as end user.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of plant status, limits, equipment, and progress.
• Enforce procedures, three-way communication, and turnover practices.
• Verify personnel are trained, qualified, and fit for duty.
• Stop work or shutdown when prerequisites or risk controls are inadequate.
• Ensure corrective actions for deficiencies and incidents are entered and acted upon.
• Lead initial facility response during abnormal or emergency conditions and coach future Shift Managers.

Skills

Nuclear power operations

Shift supervision

Safety culture

Team leadership

SRO license experience

Education

NRC SRO license or DOE SRO certification

Job description

Aalo Atomics is seeking a Shift Manager to lead the on-shift operations for the Aalo-X reactor, directing the control room and field crew during startup, operation, and shutdown. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and effective decision-making across the shift.

The role requires 10+ years in nuclear power operations, with five years in a control room, and a current NRC SRO or DOE SRO certification. On-site Idaho Falls, rotating shifts, and extensive leadership duties are required.