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Commissioning Operability Manager
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Commissioning Operability Manager
Commissioning Operability Manager
At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability.
If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work, so you can evolve, grow, and succeed—today and into tomorrow.
About the Opportunity
Nuclear Power Programmes has been formed with the vision to support positive change and shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, ranging in technologies and stages of development. We are actively looking for talented individuals committed to Net Zero and Energy Security, to support our diverse team in delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We drive to deliver safe, high-quality, and on-time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.
About the Role
Commissioning Operability Manager
Responsible for leading operational readiness activities to ensure new or modified plant systems are safely transitioned from commissioning into routine operations. This role works closely with project teams, contractors, and clients to ensure People, Plant, and Procedures are fully prepared to support operational commencement.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion a strong safety culture, promoting nuclear, radiological, environmental, and conventional safety standards
- Support the Start-Up Manager in leading multidisciplinary start-up and operational readiness teams
- Develop readiness strategies, criteria, and assurance processes to achieve operational milestones
- Coordinate readiness reviews and ensure plant, personnel, and procedures are prepared for operation
- Lead the transition from project delivery and commissioning into operational status
- Define operational structures, staffing requirements, and competency frameworks
- Oversee the development and validation of:
- Operating procedures
- Maintenance instructions
- Operational documentation
- Ensure compliance with:
- Nuclear licence conditions
- Safety case requirements
- Regulatory expectations
- Manage start-up resources, priorities, and stakeholder relationships to support successful project delivery
- Collaborate with commissioning teams to ensure operational requirements are incorporated into testing and validation activities
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Requirements & Skills
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in:
- Nuclear operations
- Operational readiness
- Commissioning, engineering, or plant start-up environments
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams within highly regulated industries
- Strong understanding of:
- Nuclear safety
- Operational governance
- Safety cases
- Regulatory compliance
- Experience delivering operational readiness and transition-to-operation programmes
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, planning, and communication skills
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, supporting one another through a culture of caring.
We value:
- Positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees
- Embracing inclusion in everything we do
We accept people for who they are, regardless of:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender identity
- Gender expression
- Marital status
- Mental health
- Race
- Faith or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Socioeconomic background
- Pregnancy or family leave status
This commitment is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks. We partner with VERCIDA to attract and retain diverse talent.
Find us online: www.vercida.com
Disability Confident & Inclusive Approach
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or those who may not meet all listed requirements.
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About Amentum
For over 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions for the U.S. government and its allies.
With:
- 50,000+ employees across seven continents
- Operations in more than 60 countries
- A broad range of operational support services for critical needs
Our global headquarters are in Chantilly, VA.
For more information, visit https://www.amentum.com/
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If contacted about suspicious employment offers:
- Amentum never charges candidates for fees
- Legitimate emails always arrive from @amentum.com (never public email providers like Yahoo!, Google, or Hotmail)
- Report fraudulent contact to local law enforcement immediately
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Employment decisions based on merit and business needs.
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