What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a Bachelor's Degree and at least 15 years of related experience. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields or experience in lieu of a degree and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology. 

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Demonstrated Leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates.
• Strong Strategic Mindset with emphasis on developing not only near-term strategy but long-term strategy.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the staff and management both internally and externally.
• Ability to collaborate and build effective teams from different areas of the business with perhaps different motivations.
• Advanced knowledge of plant integration and operations.

Your Opportunity

This full-time leadership role is an opportunity to drive the future of nuclear energy and its role in delivering clean, safe, and reliable power. As the Director of Nuclear Restart – Strategy and Execution within Framatome’s Installed Base Business Unit, you will lead high-impact initiatives supporting the restart and continued safe operation of the U.S. nuclear fleet.

In this role, you will report directly to the Vice President of U.S. Installed Base Services, overseeing a network of nuclear operations leaders stationed at plant sites across the country. These leaders represent Framatome’s interests on-site and support multiple business functions, ensuring operational excellence and customer alignment.

You will be responsible for integrating these site-based leaders into a unified, high-performing team that champions Framatome’s strategic vision, with a focus on nuclear plant restart execution, operational readiness, and long-term fleet sustainability. Your leadership will be pivotal in coordinating cross-functional support from Framatome’s engineering, field services, project management, and commercial teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving plant restart strategies in alignment with U.S. nuclear utility partners.
• Acting as the key liaison between Framatome and utility executives during critical phases of restart planning and execution.
• Coordinating across internal business lines (engineering, maintenance, outage services, etc.) to ensure consistent and effective deployment of restart resources.
• Ensuring that site leaders are empowered and aligned with nuclear safety culture, regulatory compliance, and Framatome’s operational excellence standards.
• Supporting strategic growth opportunities related to deferred nuclear assets, restart projects, and long-term asset management of aging reactors.

This position requires up to 50% travel to various nuclear facilities across the U.S.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).  

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $146,000 - $206,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.