Technical Operations Manager Jobs in Kennewick, WA

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.