{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1a69bd160fdc833dac8a04b2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a69bd160fdc833dac8a04b2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1a69bd160fdc833dac8a04b2","title":"Manager, Mechanical Services (Nuclear)","description":"The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.\n\nWe operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision‑making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.\n\nWe hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.\n\nTNC Services, the services division of The Nuclear Company, supports America's existing nuclear fleet by delivering specialized maintenance, outage execution, technical expertise, and workforce solutions. Built on the 25-year legacy of Powerhouse Resources, TNC Services combines proven operational expertise with The Nuclear Company's vision for the future, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy.\n\nAbout the role\nThe Manager, Mechanical Services is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and growth of TNC Services' mechanical maintenance and field service operations. This role oversees the delivery of high-quality mechanical maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, and outage support services for commercial nuclear power plants and other power generation customers while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.\n\nWorking closely with utility customers, field teams, project managers, and company leadership, the Manager, Mechanical Services provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction to support successful outage execution and long‑term client partnerships. This position plays a key role in expanding TNC Services' mechanical service capabilities while driving operational excellence across all projects.\n\n*Please note this is one role, posted multiple places for visibility.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nOperations & Project Leadership\n\nLead the execution of mechanical maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and outage support projects from planning through completion.\n\nProvide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical field services, ensuring work is performed in accordance with industry best practices, customer specifications, OEM recommendations, and applicable codes and standards.\n\nDevelop project scopes, work packages, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, estimates, and execution strategies for assigned projects.\n\nMonitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators to ensure successful project execution.\n\nSupport proposal development, technical estimating, bid preparation, and business development initiatives for mechanical service opportunities.\n\nMaintain accurate project documentation, maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational reporting to support business decisions.\n\nTeam Leadership\n\nSupervise and provide leadership to mechanical technicians, field service personnel, subcontractors, and technical specialists during maintenance and outage activities.\n\nMentor and develop technical personnel through coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.\n\nPartner with the Training Team to develop and implement technical and safety training programs while ensuring employees maintain required certifications and qualifications.\n\nTechnical Oversight & Compliance\n\nEnsure all work is performed in compliance with applicable safety regulations, nuclear quality requirements, plant procedures, OEM guidelines, and regulatory standards.\n\nInspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, deficiencies, equipment failures, or maintenance requirements.\n\nProvide technical guidance for diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical system issues.\n\nConduct audits and quality reviews to verify compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.\n\nMaintain awareness of evolving industry codes, OEM recommendations, emerging technologies, and best practices related to mechanical systems and rotating equipment.\n\nCustomer & Business Development\n\nPartner with utility customers to understand maintenance objectives and develop customized service solutions that improve equipment reliability, plant performance, and asset longevity.\n\nBuild and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive communication, technical expertise, and exceptional service delivery.\n\nCollaborate with Sales, Operations, Recruiting, and Project Management teams to ensure appropriate staffing and successful project delivery.\n\nDevelop proposals, service agreements, and technical solutions aligned with customer needs and company capabilities.\n\nParticipate in outage planning meetings, customer reviews, technical evaluations, industry conferences, and networking events to identify new business opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.\n\n7+ years of experience supporting mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, or outage execution within power generation, energy services, or other heavy industrial environments.\n\n3+ years of leadership or project management experience overseeing technical teams or field service operations.\n\nStrong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, mechanical seals, valves, heat exchangers, piping systems, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, and balance‑of‑plant equipment.\n\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, OEM specifications, and technical documentation.\n\nExperience managing complex maintenance or outage projects, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and customer expectations.\n\nWorking knowledge of nuclear safety culture, quality assurance programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.\n\nExcellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.\n\nValid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer sites.\n\nAbility to travel up to 50%, including extended assignments during scheduled outages.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting commercial nuclear power plants or other power generation facilities.\n\nExperience with ASME Section III and Section XI requirements, pressure boundary maintenance, valve services, or mechanical system testing.\n\nFamiliarity with EPRI guidance, INPO performance standards, and applicable industry regulations.\n\nFamiliarity with mechanical diagnostic and testing equipment.\n\nKnowledge of balance‑of‑plant systems and their interaction with mechanical equipment.\n\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience.\n\nExperience leading multi‑site outage execution teams.\n\nDemonstrated success managing customer relationships and supporting business development initiatives.\n\nWork Environment & Travel\n\nCombination of office, customer site, and field environments, including regular visits to power generation facilities and customer locations.\n\nTravel up to 50% for customer meetings, project oversight, outage support, and industry conferences.\n\nMay require extended hours, shift work, or on‑call availability during planned outages or emergency customer support.\n\nExposure to industrial hazards, including rotating equipment, elevated work areas, confined spaces, and high‑temperature environments; strict adherence to PPE, safety procedures, and quality standards is required.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization for commercial nuclear power plants, as required.\n\nMust be able to stand, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in industrial environments as needed.\n\nSuccess Characteristics\n\nTechnical leader with broad expertise in mechanical maintenance and field services.\n\nCustomer‑focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and long‑term partnerships.\n\nStrong operational, financial, and project management capabilities.\n\nEffective decision‑maker who performs well under outage schedules and operational demands.\n\nCollaborative leader who develops high‑performing teams and promotes continuous learning.\n\nExcellent communicator with the ability to build trust across customers, field personnel, and internal stakeholders.\n\nResults‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.\n\nCommitted to safety, quality, operational excellence, and a strong nuclear safety culture.\n\nBenefits\n\nCompetitive compensation packages\n\n401k with company match\n\nMedical, dental, vision plans\n\nGenerous vacation policy, plus holidays\n\nEstimated Starting Salary Range\nThe estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000–$173,000 annually , less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi‑weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.\n\nDuring periods of travel and active field deployment supporting customer outages, this employee will temporarily convert to an hourly pay structure and will be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and Company policy. Upon completion of the outage assignment, employee will return to their salaried compensation structure.\n\nEEO Statement\nThe Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.\n\nExport Control\nCertain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.\n\nRecruiting Fraud Alert\nYour safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. 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Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.\n\nWe operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision‑making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.\n\nWe hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.\n\nTNC Services, the services division of The Nuclear Company, supports America's existing nuclear fleet by delivering specialized maintenance, outage execution, technical expertise, and workforce solutions. Built on the 25-year legacy of Powerhouse Resources, TNC Services combines proven operational expertise with The Nuclear Company's vision for the future, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy.\n\nAbout the role\nThe Manager, Mechanical Services is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and growth of TNC Services' mechanical maintenance and field service operations. This role oversees the delivery of high-quality mechanical maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, and outage support services for commercial nuclear power plants and other power generation customers while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.\n\nWorking closely with utility customers, field teams, project managers, and company leadership, the Manager, Mechanical Services provides technical leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction to support successful outage execution and long‑term client partnerships. This position plays a key role in expanding TNC Services' mechanical service capabilities while driving operational excellence across all projects.\n\n*Please note this is one role, posted multiple places for visibility.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nOperations & Project Leadership\n\nLead the execution of mechanical maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and outage support projects from planning through completion.\n\nProvide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical field services, ensuring work is performed in accordance with industry best practices, customer specifications, OEM recommendations, and applicable codes and standards.\n\nDevelop project scopes, work packages, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, estimates, and execution strategies for assigned projects.\n\nMonitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators to ensure successful project execution.\n\nSupport proposal development, technical estimating, bid preparation, and business development initiatives for mechanical service opportunities.\n\nMaintain accurate project documentation, maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational reporting to support business decisions.\n\nTeam Leadership\n\nSupervise and provide leadership to mechanical technicians, field service personnel, subcontractors, and technical specialists during maintenance and outage activities.\n\nMentor and develop technical personnel through coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.\n\nPartner with the Training Team to develop and implement technical and safety training programs while ensuring employees maintain required certifications and qualifications.\n\nTechnical Oversight & Compliance\n\nEnsure all work is performed in compliance with applicable safety regulations, nuclear quality requirements, plant procedures, OEM guidelines, and regulatory standards.\n\nInspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, deficiencies, equipment failures, or maintenance requirements.\n\nProvide technical guidance for diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical system issues.\n\nConduct audits and quality reviews to verify compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry regulations.\n\nMaintain awareness of evolving industry codes, OEM recommendations, emerging technologies, and best practices related to mechanical systems and rotating equipment.\n\nCustomer & Business Development\n\nPartner with utility customers to understand maintenance objectives and develop customized service solutions that improve equipment reliability, plant performance, and asset longevity.\n\nBuild and maintain strong customer relationships through responsive communication, technical expertise, and exceptional service delivery.\n\nCollaborate with Sales, Operations, Recruiting, and Project Management teams to ensure appropriate staffing and successful project delivery.\n\nDevelop proposals, service agreements, and technical solutions aligned with customer needs and company capabilities.\n\nParticipate in outage planning meetings, customer reviews, technical evaluations, industry conferences, and networking events to identify new business opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.\n\n7+ years of experience supporting mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, or outage execution within power generation, energy services, or other heavy industrial environments.\n\n3+ years of leadership or project management experience overseeing technical teams or field service operations.\n\nStrong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, mechanical seals, valves, heat exchangers, piping systems, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, and balance‑of‑plant equipment.\n\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, OEM specifications, and technical documentation.\n\nExperience managing complex maintenance or outage projects, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and customer expectations.\n\nWorking knowledge of nuclear safety culture, quality assurance programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.\n\nExcellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.\n\nValid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer sites.\n\nAbility to travel up to 50%, including extended assignments during scheduled outages.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting commercial nuclear power plants or other power generation facilities.\n\nExperience with ASME Section III and Section XI requirements, pressure boundary maintenance, valve services, or mechanical system testing.\n\nFamiliarity with EPRI guidance, INPO performance standards, and applicable industry regulations.\n\nFamiliarity with mechanical diagnostic and testing equipment.\n\nKnowledge of balance‑of‑plant systems and their interaction with mechanical equipment.\n\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience.\n\nExperience leading multi‑site outage execution teams.\n\nDemonstrated success managing customer relationships and supporting business development initiatives.\n\nWork Environment & Travel\n\nCombination of office, customer site, and field environments, including regular visits to power generation facilities and customer locations.\n\nTravel up to 50% for customer meetings, project oversight, outage support, and industry conferences.\n\nMay require extended hours, shift work, or on‑call availability during planned outages or emergency customer support.\n\nExposure to industrial hazards, including rotating equipment, elevated work areas, confined spaces, and high‑temperature environments; strict adherence to PPE, safety procedures, and quality standards is required.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization for commercial nuclear power plants, as required.\n\nMust be able to stand, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in industrial environments as needed.\n\nSuccess Characteristics\n\nTechnical leader with broad expertise in mechanical maintenance and field services.\n\nCustomer‑focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and long‑term partnerships.\n\nStrong operational, financial, and project management capabilities.\n\nEffective decision‑maker who performs well under outage schedules and operational demands.\n\nCollaborative leader who develops high‑performing teams and promotes continuous learning.\n\nExcellent communicator with the ability to build trust across customers, field personnel, and internal stakeholders.\n\nResults‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.\n\nCommitted to safety, quality, operational excellence, and a strong nuclear safety culture.\n\nBenefits\n\nCompetitive compensation packages\n\n401k with company match\n\nMedical, dental, vision plans\n\nGenerous vacation policy, plus holidays\n\nEstimated Starting Salary Range\nThe estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000–$173,000 annually , less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi‑weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.\n\nDuring periods of travel and active field deployment supporting customer outages, this employee will temporarily convert to an hourly pay structure and will be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and Company policy. Upon completion of the outage assignment, employee will return to their salaried compensation structure.\n\nEEO Statement\nThe Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.\n\nExport Control\nCertain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.\n\nRecruiting Fraud Alert\nYour safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. 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