Senior Operations Manager, Major Nuclear Projects

TXU Retail Services Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee the scope of a major project, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and integration with plant systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 15 years in nuclear engineering with 5 years in leadership, and STA qualification. Travel for project support is expected; the position calls for coordination with NRC, INPO, and contractors to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15 years in nuclear engineering with at least 5 in leadership.
• Shift Technical Advisor (STA) qualification; NRC and INPO knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide Operations oversight and technical direction for design, modification, and testing activities.
• Coordinate interconnecting modifications to ensure system compatibility and readiness.
• Direct and approve Operations reviews aligning with nuclear safety and licensing requirements.
• Manage and guide support contract organization to maintain quality, scope, and schedule.
• Lead Independent Operational Reviews to validate design integrity and compliance.
• Interface with NRC, INPO, and contractors to meet regulatory deliverables.
• Drive issue resolution to support project milestones and plant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Nuclear engineering

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Shippingport, PA seeks an Operations Manager to oversee the scope of a major project, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and integration with plant systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 15 years in nuclear engineering with 5 years in leadership, and STA qualification. Travel for project support is expected; the position calls for coordination with NRC, INPO, and contractors to meet milestones.