Manager, Plant Operations

X-energy•Rockville, MD

2d•$200,000 - $224,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides leadership and management/technical oversight for the design, development, and implementation of operations and chemistry programs. This role functions as a member of an operations and maintenance engineering team that is responsible for developing operations, chemistry and maintenance specific Engineering Programs and related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
Ten plus years of relevant professional experience in a nuclear, chemical, or other highly regulated environment, with a minimum of three years in a management role.
Work experience in the design, construction, and/or operation in an industrial facility.
Knowledge of and experience in company operations.
Strong background in Chemistry programs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an SRO, Operations Superintendent, Plant Manager, Nuclear Operations, Shift Manager

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and licensing of the Plant.
Works closely with the Operations Engineering Program Managers, Leads, systems engineers, and other mechanical, electrical, and process design engineers to obtain all necessary inputs to develop the necessary Operations Programs.
Accountable for the flow down overall plant Nuclear Safety Philosophy to the operations engineering programs.
Ensure plans, policies, procedures, processes, and practices are documented and flexible in defining the Operations Engineering Programs.
Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may include routine engineering studies to support system design issues.
Provide oversight in a variety of topics including developing innovative procedures, improved design recommendations or equipment recommendations.
Engage with vendors in the development of plans, policies, procedures, processes, and practice successful implementation of Operations Engineering Programs throughout the plant design.
Manage the development of design guides to support System Engineers in implementing necessary Engineering Program requirements throughout their design.
Provide responsible and accountable leadership to ensure organization objectives are achieved (mission success).
Lead the design of chemical processing systems.
Oversee the development of specifications for chemistry process equipment, and work with equipment suppliers to ensure critical design characteristics are met for equipment delivery.
Work with regulatory team to establish safety policies, safety controls and procedures for individuals working with hazardous chemicals, processes, or equipment.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.