External - Posting Description
Refueling Equipment Program Manager - 519072
Organization: Nuclear Power Group
Department: Outage Services
Work Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations.
Posting Open: 11/10/2026
Posting Close: 11/22/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Grade / Salary: Competetive
Ideal Candidate: possesses a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
In lieu of a four-year degree, candidates with 6 or more years of experience in electrical and mechanical systems will be strongly considered. Program manager experience is a plus. They should have a strong working knowledge of crane, hoist, and refuel equipment systems, including the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, and develop effective corrective actions. They will demonstrate strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage programs safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for ensuring the reliability of refueling equipment across the Nuclear Fleet.
JOB DIMENSIONS:
Supervisory Responsibility - None. Individual will be expected to provide technical oversight of key maintenance activities involving fuel handling equipment and overhead cranes depended on for refueling outages and site activities.
Budget Responsibility - As applicable
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Ensure reliability of fleet refueling equipment.
• Provide input on crane and refueling equipment preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
• Maintain site equipment readiness reports and recommend actions to close readiness or reliability gaps.
• Champion refueling and overhead crane upgrades at fleet and site Plant Health Committees.
• Responsible for development of outage crane contingency plans and decision trees to expeditiously support emergent repairs.
• Provide input on Outage Services craft proficiency and skills to support continuous improvement.
• Provides technical direction for craft performance of assigned work activities.
• Ensures adherence to standards and procedures to achieve quality results.
• Ensures critical information is provided to involved departments when issues arise in a timely manner.
• Participates in schedule reviews for outage reactor services related work scope.
• Challenges work scope, processes, parts, services, and schedules for outage reactor services related work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Engineering Degree or equivelent experience operating and maintaining refueling and overhead cranes.
Experience - Six to eight years of experience in the nuclear industry including five years related to crane and refueling equipment maintenance or operation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access. Must be able to travel 25 to 45 percent of the time in support of the TVA fleet.
