Maintenance Supervisor

X-energy • Oak Ridge, TN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor leads and coordinates maintenance activities that support safe, compliant, and reliable maintenance functions within TRISO-X Fuel Fabrication Facilities (on-site). This role ensures that plant systems, equipment, and infrastructure essential to nuclear material processing, criticality safety, and environmental protection are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements, license conditions, and facility procedures. A strong commitment to nuclear safety culture, human performance, and configuration control is essential. While performing the duties of this job, the individual must meet physical standards (e.g. be able to talk, hear, walk, and move consistently throughout the day). Workers may be subject to high temperatures, noises, and vibrations from generating equipment and may be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous and radioactive materials. Candidates must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Work may involve extended periods of standing, frequent bending/stooping, repetitive hand/arm movements, and movements requiring fine motor control. Workers may be required to work in restrictive workspaces with limited clearances and may be required to enter confined spaces. Shifts are currently 7 AM – 3:30 PM Monday – Friday but will eventually transition to around-the-clock shift work in a plant that will operate continuously.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED
• At least five years of work experience with at least two years of direct experience in an industrial testing, manufacturing, or maintenance role, including:
• Experience operating industrial equipment or test apparatus.
• Experience in nuclear, chemical, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation systems.
• Experience following technical procedures and work control processes including lockout/tagout.
• Technical degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine equipment and test issues independently
• Must pass basic skills test as part of pre-employment screening
• Must pass pre-placement medical examination including physical capacity assessment, respirator medical clearance, and baseline testing for hearing, and pulmonary function as required by assigned duties.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and participate in random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be willing to work with hazardous and radioactive materials in accordance with NRC and OSHA requirements
• Must have the ability to wear a respirator
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to perform frequent repetitive lifting and bending associated with production processes
• Must be able to stand for long hours
• Ability to work with hand tools
• Experience with basic computer applications and electronic data collection systems.
• Willingness to obtain relevant certifications for equipment operation (e.g., OSHA 30, forklift, Hazardous Materials Handling) if not already certified

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a nuclear fuel cycle facility, nuclear power plant, DOE nuclear environment, or similarly regulated industrial setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices, reliability principles, and work management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide teams in a high‑hazard, highly regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in controlled, radiological, and chemically hazardous environments while following strict safety protocols.
• BS degree in chemical, nuclear, or radiological training program
• Nuclear Material Control & Accountability experience
• Familiarity with NRC regulations applicable to fuel cycle facilities, including criticality safety, radiation protection, and material control and accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and procedures.
• Experience collecting, recording, and organizing technical data and maintaining accurate records.
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices, emergency procedures, and proper handling of hazardous / radioactive materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel performing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facility maintenance on systems supporting fuel fabrication processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to maintenance staff, reinforcing strong human‑performance behaviors and a questioning attitude.
• Assign daily work using standard operating procedures, monitor progress, and adjust priorities to meet production schedules, quality targets, and budget constraints.
• Monitor operational metrics (KPIs), such as equipment performance, wear indication, quality, and downtime to maintain levels of performance and to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct field oversight to verify adherence to safety protocols, work instructions, and quality assurance requirements.
• Coordinate on-shift and cross‑shift communication with management, operations, quality, procurement, engineering, inventory control, shipping, etc. to maintain continuity of operations and accurate handoffs.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing all safety procedures, including PPE use, lockout/tagout, pressure‑vessel safety, and hazard‑control protocols.
• Ensure technicians stop work when unsafe conditions exist and support rapid resolution of hazards.
• Oversee compliance with the Radiation Protection Program, including timely submission of required bioassay samples.
• Lead and participate in emergency response drills, including development, coordination, and evaluation of drill packages.
• Verify that work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with industrial hygiene and safety standards
• Supervise setup and changeover of product lines to support scheduled production batches.
• Oversee adjustments to machine settings (as applicable) to maintain optimal throughput without compromising safety or quality.
• Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to address equipment issues, minimize downtime, and support introduction of new technologies or processes.
• Review data and reports to identify trends, deviations, or improvement opportunities.
• Enforce adherence to all environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including updates to standard operating procedures and production documentation.
• Protect sensitive information, including security‑related and export‑controlled data, in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with NRC regulations (10 CFR Parts 70, 71, 73), license commitments, quality, security, and internal safety programs to include criticality safety, radiation protection, and chemical safety requirements.
• Provide hands‑on training, mentoring, and qualification support for new and existing technicians.
• Conduct or oversee pre‑job briefs and reverse pre‑job briefs to reinforce safety, quality procedural adherence and hazard awareness.
• Communicate operational expectations, changes, and lessons learned clearly and consistently
• Document production results, safety events, quality concerns, and equipment issues in accordance with plant requirements.
• Support budget and schedule attainment by identifying inefficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and organizational goals including reporting during off duty hours for site emergency responses.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain equipment reliability and support production schedules without compromising safety margins.
• Maintain strict configuration control, ensuring equipment changes, temporary modifications, and work activities align with approved drawings, procedures, and safety basis documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, nuclear safety, and environmental teams to plan maintenance activities that minimize operational risk and maintain compliance with the facility’s Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA).
• Support investigations and root‑cause analyses for equipment failures, process upsets, or maintenance‑related events, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and documentation required for NRC inspections and audits.
• Participate in readiness reviews, safety walkdowns, and regulatory inspections as required.
• Support outage, shutdown, and project planning to ensure maintenance tasks are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees