Plant Operations Manager
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Blue Energy’s mission is to unlock energy abundance, energy affordability, energy security, and turn-key decarbonization by developing the fastest path to deploying new nuclear MWs at scale. We are utilizing shipyard manufacturing supply chains and techniques from offshore oil and wind to reduce the cost of nuclear plants by over 60% and the manufacturing timeline to 24 months. Blue Energy is a platform technology that makes use of the latest NRC-approved reactors and is in negotiations with existing nuclear and industrial sites, enabling a much faster regulatory pathway to deploy our first unit. With our innovative centralized shipyard manufacturing approach, we can put nuclear power on a cost-reduction learning curve akin to wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries.
ROLE SUMMARY
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. The Manager works directly with the Director to ensures regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and effective coordination between nuclear and thermal generation systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Operational / Startup Phase:
- Lead operational readiness planning, including staffing, training, and procedure development for SMR and CCGT systems.
- Ensure operator licensing and qualification programs meet NRC, INPO, and NERC standards.
- NRC requirements for licensed operator training are rigorous and time consuming, previous experience in this area is imperative
- Oversee and participate in commissioning, fuel load, pre-operational testing, and systems turnover from construction to operations.
- Coordinate with EPC ...