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# Traveling Reactor Services / Refuel Technicians at The Nuclear Company

- **Company:** The Nuclear Company
- **Location:** Multiple Locations (Traveling Project Work)
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany/jobs/5168603008

## Job description

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. The organization includes the 25-year legacy and expertise of Powerhouse Resources while continuing to expand its capabilities through strategic growth, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy.

Please Note [[OUTAGE - TRAVEL -  PROJECT WORK]]:

One Application. Multiple Opportunities.

- This posting is used to identify qualified candidates for current and upcoming outage and project work across our field services team.
- Apply once, and we'll consider you for opportunities that match your experience, certifications, travel preferences, and availability.
- If your background aligns with a current or future project, one of our recruiters will reach out to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
- Compensation, travel, and per diem packages may vary depending on the specific project, location, and duration.

Overview: We are seeking experienced traveling Reactor Services and Refuel professionals to support current and upcoming outage and project work across commercial nuclear power plants. These roles support critical reactor maintenance, refueling operations, fuel movement, in-vessel activities, and reactor system maintenance performed during scheduled outages.

Typical backgrounds:

- Reactor Services Technicians (RST)
- Fuel Handling Technicians
- In-Vessel Technicians
- CRD (Control Rod Drive) Technicians
- HCU (Hydraulic Control Unit) Technicians
- UVIC Technicians
- Refuel Floor Technicians
- Core Alteration Technicians
- Reactor Maintenance Technicians
- Entry-Level Outage Technicians with Nuclear Experience

This role is a fit if you have:

- Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants or nuclear outage environments
- Hands-on experience with reactor services, refueling operations, fuel handling, in-vessel work, CRD, HCU, UVIC, or related reactor systems
- Previous nuclear badging or unescorted access (preferred)
- Experience working in highly regulated, safety-critical environments with a strong commitment to quality, established procedures, and nuclear safety standards
- Ability to read and follow work packages, procedures, and technical documentation
- Willingness to travel for outage and project-based assignments throughout the United States

## 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.

Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Recruiting Fraud Alert Your safety is our priority. The Nuclear Company will never request payments or sensitive financial information (such as bank account details or social security numbers) during the interview or offer process. This information is only collected securely as part of official onboarding after an offer has been accepted. We encourage candidates to verify opportunities and apply directly through our [our official careers page.](https://www.thenuclearcompany.com/careers)

## About The Nuclear Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Nuclear Company is a fleet-scale nuclear deployment platform that integrates AI-driven software (NOS) with full-stack construction, servicing, and operations to deliver clean, reliable baseload power across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, $46.3M led by Eclipse; total funding $66M)
- **Headquarters**: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Nuclear Electric Power Generation
- **Target customers**: B2B – utilities, energy developers, and grid operators seeking large-scale, carbon-free baseload power
- **Mission statement**: “We’ll meet the nation’s surging energy demand with safe, reliable, clean baseload power” – enabled by fleet-scale nuclear deployment and a digital, AI‑driven operating model.

## Products & Services
- **Fleet-Scale Nuclear Deployment**: A “design once, build many” approach that standardizes reactor designs across multiple sites to drive down costs and shorten timelines through repeatability.
- **Nuclear Services (via Powerhouse Resources)**: World‑class maintenance, outage execution, turbine services, and electrical / I&C support for existing nuclear plants.
- **NOS (Nuclear Operating System)**: A purpose‑built, AI‑driven software platform that integrates data and workflows across the entire nuclear lifecycle – from siting and development through operations, maintenance, and security – making projects measurable, controllable, and repeatable.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$66M** (Seed $19.7M in May 2024; Series A $46.3M in June 2025 led by Eclipse)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Eclipse (lead Series A investor); no other named partners publicly
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **+350% YoY** to 129 employees (as of mid‑2026)
  - Operations in 5 countries (US, Canada, Nigeria, Norway, UK)
  - Key executive hires: Jason Thompson (President & CFO), former U.S. NRC leader as VP of Regulatory Affairs
  - 37 active job postings; monthly job growth +2.8%, annual +19.4%
  - Team includes veterans from Southern Nuclear, Fluor, Microsoft, and Redwood Materials

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full‑stack vertical integration** – controls deployment, services, and software under one operating model, eliminating hand‑off risks
- **Proprietary AI platform (NOS)** – only purpose‑built AI in the West for nuclear infrastructure; provides real‑time guidance to construction crews and automates compliance
- **Fleet‑scale replication** (“Design Once, Build Many”) designed to break the historical pattern of one‑off builds running over budget and behind schedule
- **Deep domain expertise** – leadership team collectively has hundreds of years of experience in large‑scale energy projects, including the most recent US nuclear builds

## Strategic Focus
- Deliver “on‑time, on‑budget” construction of new nuclear fleets at scale
- Expand service contracts for existing plants while generating operational data to feed NOS improvements
- Continue building the engineering and skilled‑trades workforce (currently hiring Senior Recruiter, Lead Metallurgical Process Engineer, General Counsel, Director of Product Engineering, etc.)
- Position nuclear as the reliable baseload partner for AI‑driven energy demand

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture** – employees work at the intersection of energy security, clean technology, and national infrastructure
- **Hybrid work model** – employees engage in a mix of remote and on‑site work, with offices in Lexington, KY and Washington, DC [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company)
- **Rapid growth environment** – 350% YoY headcount increase, recent Series A, and active hiring across technical and leadership roles
- **Engineering & skilled trades focus** – 40% of the workforce is in technical roles; opportunities for software engineers, research scientists, electricians, machinists, and project managers
- **Notable perks** – free food mentioned in company updates; employee rating (1 review) scores compensation 5/5 and career 5/5, though culture rated 1/5 (single data point)

## Sources
1. [thenuclearcompany.com](https://www.thenuclearcompany.com/) – Official website (services, NOS, mission)
2. [linkedin.com/company/the-nuclear-company](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nuclear-company) – Company page (headcount, funding, executives, growth)
3. [builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company](https://builtin.com/company/the-nuclear-company) – Job listings, office locations, hybrid policy
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenuclearcompany) – Active job postings (provided by user)

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