Nuclear Commissioning Manager

About This Role

Lead and manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover activities for nuclear facilities, ensuring compliance with NRC requirements and project objectives. This role involves defining and executing the commissioning framework and overseeing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute the commissioning and startup strategy for new nuclear facilities and retrofit projects
• Lead commissioning activities across Levels 1–5, ensuring strict compliance with NRC, QA/QC, and nuclear safety requirements
• Direct commissioning personnel, contractors, vendors, and testing teams to achieve safe, compliant system turnover
• Ensure all testing is executed per approved procedures, test scripts, and plans
• Coordinate commissioning schedules, resource plans, and system readiness reviews
• Oversee documentation completeness and configuration control prior to energization and turnover
• Lead commissioning readiness meetings, progress reviews, and risk assessments
• Interface with project leadership, operations, QA, regulators, and EPC partners
• Ensure implementation of safety programs including LHA, Permit-to-Work, and site safety policies

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in nuclear commissioning, startup, or operations
• Demonstrated leadership of commissioning or startup programs on nuclear facilities
• Strong working knowledge of NRC regulations, nuclear QA programs, and safety culture
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams across electrical, mechanical, I&C, and nuclear systems
• Proven ability to lead complex projects through testing, energization, and operational handover

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in nuclear commissioning, startup, or operations