Startup Director

SHINE Technologies is seeking Startup Director who will have oversight of the planning and execution of facility startup activities at a new isotope production facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. The first-of-a-kind NRC regulated nuclear facility is currently under construction, with construction testing activities in-progress. The Startup Director will work to develop strategies and plans and coordinate activities to successfully complete all required testing and validation activities for the new facility startup surveillance requirements and transition the facility to regular operations.

The base salary range for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote a safe work environment and a robust safety culture.
• Develop, refine, and manage a detailed plan and schedule for the startup and surveillance compliance testing of all facility systems prior and after receipt of an Operating License from the NRC.
• Manage, hire, and train staff to support normal plant operations.
• Interface with construction and operations personnel to ensure a seamless transition between component testing, facility commissioning, and operations.
• Provide day-to-day direction and management of startup activities for the facility.
• Coordinate with construction, vendor, and engineering personnel to identify and expediently resolve technical issues discovered during startup testing and operation.
• Work with quality department personnel to ensure all validation activities are completed accurately.
• Provide timely updates on startup status to stakeholders, lead regular coordination meetings, and hold the organization accountable for schedule adherence.
• Ensure preventative maintenance plan is implemented sufficiently during startup activities until full implementation occurs once startup activities are completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or related technical field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in complex facility commissioning, start-up, operations, construction, engineering, or similar.
• Startup management, project management, or outage management experience highly desired.
• Technical understanding of nuclear facility principles and operation
• Experience working in a nuclear, cGMP, or other highly regulated facility preferred.
• Outstanding communication, conflict management, and change management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and task management skills.
• Ability to work safely within an industrial and radiation environment.
• The position may require non-standard work hours and shift work, including nights and weekends, on a periodic, rotational, or ongoing basis. 
• This role ends at the completion of facility startup transition to normal plant operation, which is expected to conclude in 2031. The individual will have the opportunity to apply for other available roles within SHINE at that time.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: 

· Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, grasping, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knees.

· Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average weight objects up to 40 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. 

· Fine motor coordination and strong depth perception is beneficial.

· Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. 

· Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies, LLC maintains affirmative action plans for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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