Plant Operations Manager

Blue Energy

Manager of Plant Operations overseeing safe and compliant operation of energy facility with nuclear and thermal technologies. Leading teams to ensure operational excellence in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeGreater Houston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Oversee and participate in commissioning, fuel load, pre-operational testing, and systems turnover from construction to operations.
Coordinate with EPC contractors, licensing teams, and engineering to ensure operations requirements are integrated into construction and startup activities.
Establish and foster a strong nuclear safety culture and operational excellence mindset across the entire operations team.
Manage daily operations of both SMR and CCGT assets with a focus on safety, reliability, and load coordination.
Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, NERC standards, EPA air permits, and other applicable federal/state requirements.
Track performance indicators, identify gaps, and lead improvement initiatives.
Represent the site during NRC, INPO, NERC, and ISO audits or inspections.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nuclear technology, mechanical/electrical engineering, or a related technical field is required.
10+ years in power plant operations, including nuclear and CCGT generation.
At least 5 years in management of licensed operators or generation plant operators.
Having worked as a Shift Operations Superintendent (S)S/OSS) or Shift Manager at an operating commercial nuclear power plant.
Experience with plant commissioning/startup is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with integrated SMR/CCGT sites or hybrid power plant operations is a plus.
NRC Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) License or SRO Certification (required or obtainable within 12 months of hire).
NERC system operator credentials (preferred but not required).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Blue Energy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational readiness planningstaffingtrainingprocedure developmentcommissioningfuel loadpre-operational testingperformance indicatorsimprovement initiativesload coordination

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizationalsafety cultureoperational excellence mindset

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringNRC Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) LicenseNERC system operator credentials