Job Ref: # 9298913
Date Posted: 11/20/2025
City, State: Clinton, IL
Description
Seeking an experienced nuclear operations leader to guide station performance, oversee licensed personnel, and ensure alignment with regulatory and safety expectations. This director-level role is central to operational decision-making, long-range planning, and leadership development within the station.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Direct daily operations and long-term operations strategy for a dual-unit BWR station.
- Oversee licensed operators and operations supervision teams.
- Ensure consistent execution of procedures, standards, and human performance expectations.
Regulatory & Licensing Oversight
- Manage operator licensing programs, including training, requalification, and exam readiness.
- Maintain strong working relationships with NRC inspectors and support all regulatory inspections and audits.
- Ensure compliance with NRC requirements and station policies.
Team & Talent Development
- Mentor supervisors, managers, and licensed staff; support succession planning for key operational roles.
- Promote a performance-focused culture centered on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support recruitment and development efforts, including outreach to qualified military veterans.
Performance, Reliability & Risk Management
- Own operational metrics such as equipment reliability, scram performance, and procedure adherence.
- Lead or support root-cause evaluations and corrective actions.
- Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, RP, and Outage Management to optimize station performance.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license (held previously or currently; waiver unlikely but not removed as a requirement).
- 8–10+ years of nuclear industry experience, with at least 4 years in senior supervisory or management roles at a commercial plant.
- Demonstrated experience managing licensed personnel and leading operations organizations.
- Strong understanding of NRC regulations and operational decision-making processes.
- Effective communication and leadership skills for cross-functional environments.
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