Plant Operations

Last Energy is a nuclear energy company that designs, builds, owns, and operates small modular reactors (SMRs) for industrial and commercial customers. The company's flagship product, the PWR-20, is a 20 MWe pressurized water reactor that is fully modular and factory-produced, enabling faster and more cost-effective deployment than traditional nuclear power plants. Last Energy serves as a behind-the-meter independent power producer, supplying reliable baseload electricity to energy-intensive industries including data centers, metals production, food and beverage, pulp and paper, chemicals, and cement manufacturing. The company's mission centers on making nuclear power radically simpler and more accessible by removing the burden of development, financing, and operations from customers through a power purchase agreement model. This approach aligns nuclear energy deployment with the urgent need for resilient, low-carbon power, particularly as demand from AI infrastructure and industrial growth accelerates. Last Energy's use of proven reactor technology combined with proprietary steel containment systems is designed to streamline licensing and reduce construction timelines. Last Energy represents a new generation of nuclear developers focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors with firm, emissions-free power. By standardizing and modularizing the entire plant through factory manufacturing, the company aims to bring predictable costs and schedules to a sector historically challenged by both, positioning SMRs as a practical climate solution at commercial scale.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Be on call 24/7 and accountable for overall facility operation

Oversee test campaigns in collaboration with engineering team in Austin

Oversee installation of new equipment, including equipment needed for phase transitions with the Department of Energy (DOE)

Manage on-site staff and contractors

Host and manage site visits and tours for investors, DOE, Texas A&M, and other stakeholders.

Member of the Joint Test Group (setup to manage the transition from construction to operation)

Preparing for and overseeing DOE readiness reviews

General regulatory compliance, including OSHA and DOE-approved Technical Safety Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered

Demonstrated experience leading a research and development facility and/or small industrial plant

Strong understanding of industrial safety frameworks, Conduct of Operations, and operational readiness

Proven ability to lead teams with clear authority and accountability in safety-critical environments

Experience supporting startup, restart, or first-of-a-kind facilities strongly preferred

Sound judgment under pressure with a demonstrated commitment to conservative operational decision-making