Lumicity ยท 5 days ago
Director of Reactor Operations
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expLumicity is an organization operating a licensed nuclear facility in Texas. They are seeking a Director of Reactor Operations to provide executive-level oversight of reactor operations, ensuring safety and compliance while leading a multidisciplinary team.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Luke Willis
Responsibilities
Provide executive-level oversight of day-to-day reactor operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant facility performance
Maintain authority over reactor safety, operating limits, and technical specifications
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state nuclear regulations, licensing requirements, and reporting obligations
Lead and supervise reactor operators, engineers, technicians, and research staff
Plan and execute reactor experiments, irradiations, and test campaigns in support of internal and external research programs
Develop, implement, and maintain operating procedures, emergency preparedness plans, maintenance programs, and configuration control systems
Serve as the primary technical interface with regulators, inspectors, auditors, and external partners
Drive long-term operational strategy, including facility upgrades, new capabilities, and lifecycle planning
Manage reactor operations budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships
Foster a strong nuclear safety culture and continuous improvement across all operational activities
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in nuclear reactor operations, nuclear facility management, or a closely related field
Prior experience as a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (or equivalent) at a research, test, or demonstration reactor
Direct experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, and licensing actions
Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams in a regulated environment
Demonstrated ability to balance operational reliability, safety, and research or mission-driven objectives
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
Strong leadership, judgment, and risk-management capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, process-driven approach to operations and compliance
Ability to operate effectively in a mission-driven research environment
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Company
Lumicity
Lumicity is a technical staffing agency that provides staffing solutions for engineering, life sciences, technology, and energy industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase