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Manager, Plant Operations

X-energy
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

This role provides leadership and management/technical oversight for the design, development, and implementation of operations and chemistry programs. This role functions as a member of an operations and maintenance engineering team that is responsible for developing operations, chemistry and maintenance specific Engineering Programs and related activities.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and licensing of the Plant.
  • Works closely with the Operations Engineering Program Managers, Leads, systems engineers, and other mechanical, electrical, and process design engineers to obtain all necessary inputs to develop the necessary Operations Programs.
  • Accountable for the flow down overall plant Nuclear Safety Philosophy to the operations engineering programs.
  • Ensure plans, policies, procedures, processes, and practices are documented and flexible in defining the Operations Engineering Programs.
  • Gather and correlate basic engineering data using well defined engineering procedures, which may include routine engineering studies to support system design issues.
  • Provide oversight in a variety of topics including developing innovative procedures, improved design recommendations or equipment recommendations.
  • Engage with vendors in the development of plans, policies, procedures, processes, and practice successful implementation of Operations Engineering Programs throughout the plant design.
  • Manage the development of design guides to support System Engineers in implementing necessary Engineering Program requirements throughout their design.
  • Provide responsible and accountable leadership to ensure organization objectives are achieved (mission success).
  • Lead the design of chemical processing systems.
  • Oversee the development of specifications for chemistry process equipment, and work with equipment suppliers to ensure critical design characteristics are met for equipment delivery.
  • Work with regulatory team to establish safety policies, safety controls and procedures for individuals working with hazardous chemicals, processes, or equipment.
  • Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • Ten plus years of relevant professional experience in a nuclear, chemical, or other highly regulated environment, with a minimum of three years in a management role.
  • Work experience in the design, construction, and/or operation in an industrial facility.
  • Knowledge of and experience in company operations.
  • Strong background in Chemistry programs.

Preferred Skills

  • Previous experience as an SRO, Operations Superintendent, Plant Manager, Nuclear Operations, Shift Manager

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Qualifications

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$200,000- $224,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.

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