The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

TNC Services, the services division of The Nuclear Company, supports America's existing nuclear fleet by delivering specialized maintenance, outage execution, technical expertise, and workforce solutions. Built on the 25-year legacy of Powerhouse Resources, TNC Services combines proven operational expertise with The Nuclear Company's vision for the future, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy.

About the role

The Lead, Turbine Services is responsible for providing technical leadership and field oversight for turbine maintenance, inspection, repair, and outage execution across commercial nuclear power plants and other power generation facilities. Reporting to the Manager, Turbine Services, this role serves as the on-site technical expert, directing field personnel, coordinating work activities, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with customer specifications and quality standards.

The Lead, Turbine Services works closely with customers, project teams, and field specialists to execute complex maintenance activities while promoting a strong safety culture, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. This role also mentors junior technicians, supports workforce development initiatives, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts across turbine service operations.

Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Project Execution

• Lead the field execution of turbine maintenance, inspections, repairs, overhauls, and outage activities at customer sites.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to turbine technicians, craft personnel, subcontractors, and field service teams throughout project execution.
• Coordinate daily work activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved work packages, schedules, and quality standards.
• Review work packages, procedures, engineering drawings, schematics, and OEM technical documentation prior to project execution.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Turbine Services to support project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution strategies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, field reports, inspection records, and quality documentation.

Technical Oversight & Compliance

• Inspect turbine systems, generators, auxiliary equipment, and associated components to identify hazards, defects, maintenance requirements, or opportunities for equipment improvement.
• Perform technical inspections and verify workmanship to ensure compliance with customer requirements, plant procedures, OEM specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action development for equipment or process issues.
• Assist in responding to urgent equipment issues during outages and maintenance activities.
• Support audits and quality reviews to verify compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Maintain awareness of evolving OEM recommendations, industry standards, and turbine maintenance best practices.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to turbine service personnel during outage and maintenance activities.
• Mentor and train field personnel while promoting technical development, accountability, and adherence to best practices.
• Partner with the Manager, Turbine Services and Training Team to support technical and safety training initiatives.
• Help ensure team members maintain required certifications, qualifications, and safety training.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Customer Support

• Interface directly with customer representatives to communicate project status, technical recommendations, and issue resolution.
• Build strong working relationships with customers through responsive communication and technical expertise.
• Support customer meetings, outage planning sessions, and project reviews as requested.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, customer satisfaction, and equipment reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Power Plant Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• 5–7+ years of experience performing turbine-generator maintenance, inspections, outage services, or power generation maintenance, including demonstrated experience leading field crews or maintenance teams.
• Strong working knowledge of steam turbines, gas turbines, combustion turbines, generators, auxiliary systems, controls, and precision maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, schematics, OEM manuals, and work packages.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to travel extensively and support extended outage assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants or other power generation facilities.
• OEM turbine experience with GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, Westinghouse, or comparable manufacturers.
• Experience performing turbine inspections, alignments, balancing, vibration analysis, precision measurements, and outage planning.
• Familiarity with turbine diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of balance-of-plant systems and their interaction with turbine equipment.
• Previous experience serving as a Site Lead, Field Supervisor, or Lead Turbine Specialist.
• Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, EPRI, and applicable industry standards.
• OSHA 30, NCCER, or other relevant safety and technical certifications.

Work Environment & Travel

• Combination of field, customer site, and office environments, with regular travel to power generation facilities.
• Frequent travel is required to support outage execution, maintenance projects, customer meetings, and technical field support.
• May require extended hours, shift work, weekends, holidays, or on-call support during planned outages and emergency maintenance activities.
• Exposure to industrial hazards, including rotating equipment, elevated work areas, confined spaces, and high-temperature environments; strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols is required.
• Must be able to stand, climb, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in industrial plant environments for extended periods.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization for commercial nuclear power plants, as required.

Success Characteristics

• Highly respected technical expert with strong turbine maintenance experience.
• Hands-on leader who leads by example.
• Calm and effective under outage schedules and demanding project environments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communicator who builds credibility with customers, field personnel, and leadership.
• Proactive problem solver with sound technical judgment.
• Collaborative mentor who develops others and promotes teamwork.
• Committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting hourly rate for this role is $30.00-$35.00 per hour for non-deployed work. Because this is a travel-heavy position, employees spend the majority of their time supporting customer sites in the field, where they transition to a field hourly rate of approximately $47.00-$57.00 per hour, are eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable federal and state law, and receive applicable per diem benefits during travel. Compensation is paid on a bi-weekly basis, less applicable withholdings and deductions. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, certifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.