Blue Energy

Plant Operations Manager

Greater Houston · Director

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 35 days ago

ComplianceOperations ManagementElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Blue Energy is transforming how nuclear power gets built.
This cuts costs by over 60% and brings plants online in just three years.
We also pair natural gas with nuclear at our sites, so customers can start receiving power from gas turbines right away and then switch over to clean nuclear power once it comes online - getting energy to the grid faster while nuclear is being built.

Lead operational readiness planning, including staffing, training, and procedure development for SMR and CCGT systems.
Manage daily operations of both SMR and CCGT assets with a focus on safety, reliability, and load coordination.
Maintain and enforce a strong nuclear safety culture and operational excellence mindset across the entire operations team.
Manage licensed SROs, non-licensed operators, and CCGT operations personnel
Manage licensed SROs, non-licensed operators, and CCGT operations personnel; ensure cross-training where appropriate.
Track performance indicators, identify gaps, and lead improvement initiatives.
The Manager of Plant Operations is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant start-up and commercial operations of a new-build energy facility comprising Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant.
This leadership role manages all operational aspects during final construction, commissioning, initial fuel load, and power ascension testing, transitioning into full commercial operations.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, nuclear technology, mechanical/electrical engineering, or a related technical field is required.
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).
NRC requirements for licensed operator training are rigorous and time consuming, previous experience in this area is imperative

Strong understanding of NRC, NERC, FERC, and EPA operational requirements for dual-technology facilities.
Deep knowledge of nuclear and thermal generation systems, operations management, and dispatch optimization.
Excellent crisis management, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to operate with strategic foresight while ensuring day-to-day operational rigor.
Occasional off-shift support or emergency response duties as required
We look forward to your application and helping foster an era of safe, clean, affordable, and abundant energy.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Blue Energy now or in the future.

Our mission is to make nuclear energy abundant, affordable, and repeatable at global scale.

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