Plant Manager (Nuclear)

Location: Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Salary: $220,000–$280,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is developing and operating uranium enrichment services in the United States to restore domestic nuclear fuel production.

What you will do

• Lead site readiness for the Paducah plant, including staffing, training, and organizational build-out.
• Build and manage the site leadership team and plant workforce, including ongoing talent development.
• Establish a culture of safety, accountability, performance, and workforce engagement.
• Manage the transition from construction through commissioning, acceptance activities, and Operational Readiness Reviews.
• Oversee operations, maintenance, engineering, regulatory, and business functions once the plant is operational.
• Coordinate with regulators, customers, community stakeholders, site visitors, and corporate leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or a technical field.
• 15+ years of overall experience, including significant senior plant leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of management experience in the nuclear industry or a nuclear-related field, or 10 years in another highly regulated industrial environment.
• Experience building and leading teams and establishing organizational culture at scale.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience in uranium enrichment, fuel fabrication, or another NRC- or DOE-licensed facility.
• Experience standing up a new facility or transitioning a plant from construction and startup into operations.
• Experience in a fast-paced, resource-constrained, or startup environment.
• Advanced degree in engineering, business, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on domestic nuclear fuel production and affordable baseload energy.
• Culture centered on urgency, accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for long-term incentives through stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, plus access to a 401(k) retirement plan.