Manager of Turbine Services

The Nuclear Company•Charlotte, NC

3h•$118,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. TNC Services, the services division of The Nuclear Company, supports America's existing nuclear fleet by delivering specialized maintenance, outage execution, technical expertise, and workforce solutions. Built on the 25-year legacy of Powerhouse Resources, TNC Services combines proven operational expertise with The Nuclear Company's vision for the future, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy. About the role The Manager, Turbine Services is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and growth of TNC Services' turbine maintenance and field service operations. This role oversees the delivery of high-quality turbine inspection, maintenance, repair, outage support, and rotating equipment services for commercial nuclear power plants and other power generation customers while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Working closely with customers, field teams, project managers, and company leadership, the Manager, Turbine Services provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction to support successful outage execution and long-term client partnerships. This position plays a critical role in expanding TNC Services' turbine service offerings while driving operational excellence across all projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
7+ years of experience supporting turbine-generator maintenance, outage execution, rotating equipment services, or power generation maintenance, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
Strong working knowledge of steam turbines, gas turbines, combustion turbines, generators, auxiliary systems, controls, and rotating equipment maintenance practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, OEM specifications, and technical documentation.
Experience managing complex maintenance or outage projects, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and customer expectations.
Working knowledge of nuclear safety culture, quality assurance programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer sites.
Ability to travel up to 50%, including extended assignments during scheduled outages.
Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization for commercial nuclear power plants, as required.
Must be able to stand, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in industrial environments as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants or other power generation facilities.
OEM experience with GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, Westinghouse, or comparable turbine manufacturers.
Experience leading multi-site outage execution teams.
Familiarity with turbine diagnostic and testing equipment.
Knowledge of balance-of-plant systems and their interaction with turbine equipment.
Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, EPRI, and other applicable industry standards.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies, vibration analysis, balancing, laser alignment, and precision measurement techniques.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Demonstrated success managing customer relationships and supporting business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of turbine maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, commissioning, and outage support projects from planning through completion.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for turbine-generator maintenance activities, ensuring work is performed in accordance with industry best practices, customer specifications, OEM recommendations, and applicable codes and standards.
Develop project scopes, schedules, staffing plans, resource requirements, budgets, estimates, and execution strategies for assigned projects.
Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators to ensure successful execution.
Support proposal development, technical estimating, bid preparation, and business development initiatives for turbine service opportunities.
Maintain accurate project documentation, maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational reporting to support business decisions.
Supervise and provide leadership to turbine technicians, field service personnel, subcontractors, and technical specialists during maintenance and outage activities.
Mentor and develop technical personnel through coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.
Partner with the Training Team to develop and implement technical and safety training programs while ensuring employees maintain required certifications and qualifications.
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable safety regulations, nuclear quality requirements, plant procedures, OEM guidelines, and regulatory standards.
Inspect turbine systems, generators, auxiliary equipment, controls, and associated mechanical components to identify hazards, deficiencies, equipment failures, or maintenance requirements.
Provide technical guidance for diagnosing and resolving complex turbine system issues.
Conduct audits and quality reviews to verify compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
Maintain awareness of evolving industry codes, OEM recommendations, emerging technologies, and best practices related to turbine maintenance and rotating equipment.
Partner with customers to understand maintenance objectives and develop customized service solutions that improve equipment reliability, plant performance, and asset longevity.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive communication, technical expertise, and exceptional service delivery.
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Recruiting, and Project Management teams to ensure appropriate staffing and successful project delivery.
Develop proposals, service agreements, and technical solutions aligned with customer needs and company capabilities.
Participate in outage planning meetings, customer reviews, industry conferences, and networking events to identify new business opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.