Job Description
Location: Richland, WA Schedule: Full-Time Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. The Operations Manager in Richland is responsible for managing the development of an advanced fuel production project, to include equipment delivery and installation, commissioning readiness, and project coordination activities at Standard Nuclear’s partner manufacturing site in Richland, WA. This role serves as Standard Nuclear’s on-site project lead, owning the schedule, action tracking, issue escalation, partner coordination, and execution visibility required to bring the operation online successfully. This position will work closely with Standard Nuclear engineering, operations, project leadership, vendors, and Framatome site teams to ensure process modules, equipment, utilities, documentation, installation activities, and commissioning requirements are aligned. This includes the preparation, review, and implementation of manufacturing documentation to include System Design Descriptions (SDDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) documentation, and other programmatic requirements for a commercial fuel cycle facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on project manager who can drive timelines, coordinate technical stakeholders, manage risks, and maintain clear communication between Standard Nuclear and partner teams. This role requires strong organization, practical field judgment, and the ability to keep installation and commissioning work moving in a complex technical environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Execution & Schedule Management
Own the integrated project schedule for equipment installation, module readiness, commissioning activities, and operational handoff
Develop and contribute to project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring all project milestones are achieved.
Track milestones, dependencies, risks, blockers, and critical path items
Maintain action trackers, issue logs, readiness checklists, risk registers, and project status reports
Coordinate daily and weekly execution priorities with Standard Nuclear and partner site teams
Identify schedule risks early and drive escalation, decision-making, and resolution
Installation & Commissioning Coordination
Coordinate installation and commissioning activities for manufacturing equipment, process modules, and supporting systems
Track module delivery, installation progress, utility readiness, documentation status, punch list items, and commissioning requirements
Support readiness reviews, walkdowns, field checks, and transition planning from installation to commissioned operation
Ensure required inputs, owners, documentation, and follow-up actions are clearly identified and tracked
Help ensure installation and commissioning work is completed safely, on schedule, and in alignment with project requirements
Partner & Site Interface
Serve as Standard Nuclear’s primary on-site project interface with Framatome for installation and commissioning activities
Coordinate with partner manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, safety, quality, and project teams to support execution
Ensure Standard Nuclear priorities, technical requirements, open actions, and decisions needed are clearly communicated to site stakeholders
Maintain professional, practical, and timely communication across company and partner teams
Help prevent gaps between engineering intent, field execution, partner expectations, and project schedule
Technical Coordination
Work with Standard Nuclear engineering and technical teams to resolve installation, integration, equipment, and process questions
Support review and coordination of drawings, equipment documentation, procedures, commissioning plans, and technical deliverables
Coordinate input from engineering, operations, quality, EH&S, maintenance, facilities, vendors, and partner teams
Help translate technical requirements into practical field execution plans
Support troubleshooting during equipment installation, testing, turnover, and commissioning activities
Documentation, Readiness & Turnover
Support completion and organization of installation checklists, commissioning records, punch lists, turnover packages, and readiness documentation
Facilitate the implementation of Standard Nuclear operating procedures and programs within our partner’s manufacturing systems.
Track open items, deficiencies, corrective actions, and closeout requirements
Ensure required project documentation is current, organized, and available to support commissioning and operational handoff
Support operational readiness reviews, pre-startup checks, and project closeout activities
Capture lessons learned from installation and commissioning and communicate them to internal teams
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Operations, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
5–10+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing startup, commissioning, equipment installation, field engineering, industrial operations, or technical program execution
Experience managing schedules, action trackers, risks, dependencies, issue escalation, and stakeholder communication
Experience coordinating installation or commissioning of manufacturing equipment, process systems, modular equipment, industrial systems, or production lines
Ability to read and work with technical documentation such as drawings, equipment manuals, installation plans, procedures, commissioning checklists, and punch lists
Experience working with engineering, operations, maintenance, facilities, quality, safety, vendors, contractors, and partner organizations
Hands-on field orientation with strong problem-solving, follow-through, and communication skills
Experience in nuclear, chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, or other regulated technical environments is preferred
Experience working in joint venture, customer-site, partner-site, or matrixed project environments is a plus
BENEFITS
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Disability and Life Insurance
401K Plan
Paid Time Off, Holidays
WORK ENVIRONMENT This role is based on-site in Richland, WA and requires regular presence in manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and project coordination environments. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position involves frequent interaction with Standard Nuclear teams, Framatome personnel, vendors, contractors, technical staff, and site support organizations. Work may involve time in production areas, equipment installation areas, industrial environments, and office settings. Use of PPE and adherence to site safety, quality, security, and operational procedures may be required. Occasional travel may be required to coordinate with Standard Nuclear facilities, suppliers, or project stakeholders. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.