Supervisor, Refueling & Remote Handling

NuScale Power; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NuScale Power is seeking an experienced Refueling and Remote Handling (RnRH) Supervisor to lead engineers responsible for remotely operated tools during reactor refueling and handling operations. The role encompasses design, analysis, and collaboration with NSSS and RXB groups to ensure safe, efficient performance.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in complex nuclear projects, and a PE license is preferred. DOE Part 810 eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex refueling and remote handling projects.
• DOE 10 CFR Part 810 eligibility required.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of professionals and provides guidance on technical work.
• Develops engineering deliverables communicating design and technical aspects of refueling and remote handling systems.
• Develops material handling processes to support remote reactor refueling.
• Designs and analyzes refueling and remote handling equipment in underwater and potentially radioactive environments.
• Collaborates with NSSS design groups to ensure repeatability and reliability of systems.
• Applies NRC licensing criteria in technical decisions for analysis methodologies.
• Leads cross‑functional projects and evaluates personnel performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Job description

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT NUSCALE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Refueling and Remote Handling (RnRH) Supervisor leads a group of engineers that is responsible for the design and analysis of remotely operated tools and equipment for fuel and reactor module handling operations. These operations include remote disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of vessels and internals during reactor refueling activities, and involves remote underwater handling of nuclear fuel and other radioactive materials. The mission of the group is to provide efficient, safe, and reliable tools, equipment and processes that ensure refueling outage performance objectives are achieved. The group interacts with the nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) design groups, the reactor building (RXB) design groups, plant operations, regulatory affairs, QA, and other internal teams to ensure applicable requirements are met and interfaces are accounted for in the design.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of professionals and provides assistance on technical work in line with project goals.
• Responsible for the development of engineering deliverables that communicate the design and technical aspects of refueling and remote handling systems.
• Develops material handling processes to support remote refueling of the NuScale reactor module.
• Responsible for the design and analyses of refueling and remote handling equipment in a unique combination of underwater and potentially radioactive environment.
• Works closely with NSSS design groups to develop component alignment features that ensure repeatability and reliability of refueling and automated remote handling systems.
• Incorporates cutting edge hydraulic, mechanical and electrical technology and control systems in remote tooling design to ensure precision operations.
• Participates in the development of overall objectives of the group and supports the development of project work breakdown structures and schedules.
• Participates in establishing and maintaining commercial relationships with external design organizations to achieve the mission of the group.
• Understands and applies sound approaches and standards for solving technical problems in applicable discipline, and leads cross‑functional projects within areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates personnel performance, administers counseling and conducts annual performance reviews.
• Develops training materials, department R&D needs and proposals for participation in industry forums.
• Develops team members’ capabilities in support of individual career goals and team objectives.
• Responsible for making technical decisions regarding analysis methodologies and application of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing criteria.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in an efficient and effective manner. Gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.
• Planning/organizing: Capable leader; able to establish a vision and align an organization around the vision. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities

• Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or directly related Engineering field is required. A professional engineer license registration or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in managing complex refueling and remote handling projects/product development and/or managing large nuclear projects with high degrees of complexity and multiple interfaces is required. Experience with design and manufacturing development of complex handling equipment for large critical components in tight tolerance applications is required. Experience with remote, underwater, or automated applications is preferred. Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.