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Kiewit · 16 hours ago

Nuclear Commissioning Manager

Idaho Falls, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Kiewit is a leader in delivering EPC and design-build projects across critical markets, including Nuclear Power Generation. The Nuclear Commissioning Manager oversees nuclear projects, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, and timely execution of commissioning activities.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage site-specific end-to-end commissioning activities during Levels 1 through 5 for new nuclear facilities or retrofit projects

Ensure strict compliance with nuclear safety standards, regulatory requirements, and QA/QC protocols throughout commissioning

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with engineers, trade partners, and operations teams to streamline project delivery

Implement policies and procedures necessary to support project schedule and contractual obligations while meeting NRC and client standards

Coordinate with project site Quality Control (QC) and Mechanical, Electrical, I&C and Nuclear systems teams to ensure commissioning activities follow approved test scripts and plans

Manage commissioning and QC plans per contractual turnovers and regulatory documentation requirements

Define and manage on-site resource requirements for trade partners, equipment vendors, commissioning agents, and project staff

Develop and integrate start-up and commissioning schedules into the overall project schedule, incorporating time for required testing, inspections, and regulatory approvals

Oversee vendor adherence to QC plans and ensure documentation and installation quality prior to energization and operational readiness

Facilitate start-up and commissioning meetings to communicate QC plans, schedule updates, and regulatory compliance checkpoints

Provide management oversight, qualify personnel, and monitor for proper operation of Lockout-Tagout, Permit to Work and LHA programs in accordance with Kiewit policies and procedures

Qualification

Nuclear EngineeringCommissioning ProcessesConstruction ManagementQA/QC RequirementsNuclear Safety PrinciplesProject ManagementTeam LeadershipEffective CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering, or 10–15 years of equivalent field experience

Minimum eight years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably in nuclear or highly regulated industrial environments

Expert understanding of design, construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover processes within nuclear project delivery

Mastery of commissioning processes (Levels 0–5) and solid understanding of QA/QC requirements for nuclear systems

Comprehensive understanding of Nuclear Safety principles and their application

Comprehensive understanding of nuclear facility systems and fundamental knowledge in disciplines such as HVAC, piping, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and reactor auxiliary systems

Ability to pass stringent security background checks for Nuclear Facility access

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and lead teams effectively under stringent safety and compliance standards

Ability to travel up to 100%

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary