Strategic Director, Nuclear Asset Sustainability

Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Director for Nuclear Asset Sustainability Projects to provide strategic leadership for NASP and oversee a broad portfolio of nuclear project efforts. You will guide cross-functional teams of TVA staff and contractors, ensure budgeting, scheduling, and governance across capital and O&M projects, and coordinate with regulators and international vendors.

The role requires extensive nuclear program leadership, strong governance knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Education requirement: B.S. degree in engineering, nuclear operations, engineering technology, math, physics, chemistry, or related science.
• Experience: 9+ years in nuclear power and related business/professional work, with 8+ years in supervisory/leadership roles and at least 3 years in projects.
• Certification/License: SRO license or PMP preferred; must obtain nuclear plant unescorted access; on-call rotational availability.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: strong interpersonal and communication skills; planning and organizational skills; team-building and employee development; familiarity with project management methodologies and tools; knowledge of nuclear power plant governance (10 CFR, FSAR, NQAM).

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline group to set standards for portfolio management, planning, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Oversee engineering procurement, contractors and staff ensuring schedule, budget and technical compliance.
• Ensure contracts comply with TVA procedures, QA plans and design approvals.
• Develop methods to minimize injuries and safeguard health.
• Develop and manage the budget for the Projects organization.
• Maintain communication with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Foster a safe and proactive safety culture within Projects and interfacing sites.
• Provide leadership for major technical programs and project management concepts.
• Oversee fabrication, manufacturing, and installation of major plant equipment.
• Coordinate with international suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure qualified contractors support procurement, manufacturing and installation phases.
• Coordinate TVA enterprise labor and finance needs.
• Occasional travel to TVA nuclear sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Planning and organizational skills

Team-building and employee development

Project management methodologies

Nuclear governance knowledge (10 CFR,\

Education

B.S. degree in engineering, nuclear operations, engineering technology, math, physics, chemistry, or related science

Equivalent combination of education, experience and training

Job description

Tennessee Valley Authority in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Director for Nuclear Asset Sustainability Projects to provide strategic leadership for NASP and oversee a broad portfolio of nuclear project efforts. You will guide cross-functional teams of TVA staff and contractors, ensure budgeting, scheduling, and governance across capital and O&M projects, and coordinate with regulators and international vendors.

The role requires extensive nuclear program leadership, strong governance knowledge, and