Valar Atomics
Manager, Nuclear Operations
Orangeville, Utah, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jan 15, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in power plant, nuclear, or advanced manufacturing operations; alternatives are not stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nuclear technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent military or industry experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
About the job
Leads day-to-day operations of Valar Atomics’ reactor plant and TRISO fuel fabrication facility in Orangeville, Utah, overseeing operators, safety, compliance, commissioning, and production.
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor reactor and fuel plant operators while maintaining a strong safety culture.
- Oversee facility operations, radiation protection, environmental compliance, procedures, training, budgets, staffing, and scheduling.
- Support commissioning and startup, monitor operational performance, and coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nuclear technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent military or industry experience.
- 5+ years of experience in power plant, nuclear, or advanced manufacturing operations.
- Proven operations, maintenance, or production leadership experience; knowledge of industrial safety, radiation protection, and quality assurance.
- Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and schedules; willingness to travel to Los Angeles and be based in or relocate to Orangeville, Utah.
Nice to have
- Background in nuclear reactor or fuel fabrication operations; familiarity with TRISO fuel systems, helium coolant loops, or high-temperature process systems.
- Experience with commissioning, facility startups, DOE/NRC or equivalent regulatory compliance, or Radiation Safety Officer roles.
Tools
TRISO, helium coolant loops, DOE, NRC
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