Manager, Mechanical Services (Nuclear)
About the role
The Manager, Mechanical Services is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and growth of TNC Services' mechanical maintenance and field service operations. This role oversees the delivery of high-quality mechanical maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and outage support services for commercial nuclear power plants and other power generation customers while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.
This position plays a key role in expanding TNC Services' mechanical service capabilities while driving operational excellence across all projects.
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of mechanical maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and outage support projects from planning through completion.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for mechanical field services, ensuring work is performed in accordance with industry best practices, customer specifications, OEM recommendations, and applicable codes and standards.
Develop project scopes, work packages, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, estimates, and execution strategies for assigned projects.
Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators to ensure successful project execution.
Support proposal development, technical estimating, bid preparation, and business development initiatives for mechanical service opportunities.
Maintain accurate project documentation, maintenance records, inspection reports, and operational reporting to support business decisions.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Plant Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
7+ years of experience supporting mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, or outage execution within power generation, energy services, or other heavy industrial environments.
3+ years of leadership or project management experience overseeing technical teams or field service operations.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, mechanical seals, valves, heat exchangers, piping systems, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, and balance-of-plant equipment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, OEM specifications, and technical documentation.
Experience managing complex maintenance or outage projects, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and customer expectations.
Working knowledge of nuclear safety culture, quality assurance programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer sites.
Ability to travel up to 50%, including extended assignments during scheduled outages.
Qualifications
Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants or other power generation facilities.
Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI requirements, pressure boundary maintenance, valve services, or mechanical system testing.
Familiarity with EPRI guidance, INPO performance standards, and applicable industry regulations.
Familiarity with mechanical diagnostic and testing equipment.
Knowledge of balance-of-plant systems and their interaction with mechanical equipment.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience.
Experience leading multi-site outage execution teams.
Demonstrated success managing customer relationships and supporting business development initiatives.
Skills
Technical leadership and broad expertise in mechanical maintenance and field services.
Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and long-term partnerships.
Operational, financial, and project management capabilities.
Effective decision-making under outage schedules and operational demands.
Collaborative leadership developing high-performing teams and promoting continuous learning.
Excellent communication with the ability to build trust across customers, field personnel, and internal stakeholders.
Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Committed to safety, quality, operational excellence, and a strong nuclear safety culture.
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Pay
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000–$173,000 annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.
Schedule
During periods of travel and active field deployment supporting customer outages, this employee will temporarily convert to an hourly pay structure and will be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and Company policy. Upon completion of the outage assignment, employee will return to their salaried compensation structure.