Plant Operations Manager
Blue EnergyNuclear Energy company
Houston, United StatesManager
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About the role
TL;DR
Manage the safe and compliant start-up and operations of a new nuclear and gas turbine energy facility.
- •Blue Energy is seeking a Manager of Plant Operations to oversee the safe, reliable, and compliant start-up and commercial operations of a new energy facility.
- •This role involves managing all operational aspects from final construction through full commercial operations, ensuring seamless integration of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant.
- •Key Responsibilities Lead operational readiness planning, including staffing, training, and procedure development for SMR and CCGT systems.
- •Oversee commissioning, fuel load, pre-operational testing, and systems turnover.
- •Manage daily operations of SMR and CCGT assets, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
- •Coordinate plant dispatch and unit optimization strategies to meet grid requirements.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering, nuclear technology, or a related technical field. 10+ years in power plant operations, including nuclear and CCGT generation.
- •At least 5 years in management of licensed operators or generation plant operators.
- •NRC Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License or SRO Certification (required or obtainable within 12 months of hire).
Required skills
Project ManagementRisk ManagementCompliance Management
Domain expertise
cleantech