Test Director - Nuclear
Brooksource
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Skills
- Collaboration
- Project Implementation
- Test Execution
- Documentation
- Test Equipment
- Project Planning
- Test Plans
- Design Review
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Reporting
- Management
- Electronic Troubleshooting
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Startups
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Integration Testing
- SAFE
- Testing
- SAP BASIS
- Military
- Law
- SAP WM
Summary
Southport, NC
Hybrid (2 days per week onsite, 4x10 schedule)
$75 - $80 per hour
3-year contract with opportunity for extension or full-time hire
W-2 only. No Corp-to-Corp or 1099 arrangements.
Applications accepted through November 12, 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a Nuclear Test Director to oversee testing, commissioning, and return-to-service activities within a nuclear generation environment in Southport, NC. This hybrid role, offered on a 4x10 schedule (four 10-hour days per week, with two days onsite), involves planning, coordinating, and executing complex testing evolutions to ensure compliance with plant procedures, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The Nuclear Test Director will collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Vendors, and Plant IT teams to develop integrated test plans, review work orders and test procedures, and support project implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power plant operations or maintenance, technical expertise in electrical, instrumentation & controls, or mechanical disciplines, and experience with testing and commissioning in a power generation setting. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential for success in this role, which offers a three-year contract with potential for extension or full-time hire.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Review work orders to ensure adequate craft instructions are provided to achieve test acceptance criteria.
- Review test procedures to verify appropriate test steps are included and develop integrated test plans supporting project execution.
- Coordinate the appropriate level of management involvement for Infrequently Performed Tests or Evolutions (IPTE).
- Work closely with Operations to align plant systems and verify plant parameters required for successful test execution.
- Coordinate with Vendors and Responsible Engineers to evaluate and determine the acceptability of test results.
- Partner with Plant IT to obtain plant data and supporting test documentation.
- Coordinate with craft personnel regarding installation and removal of temporary test equipment.
- Review and provide input to Post Maintenance Testing (PMT) and return-to-service testing objectives and requirements during project planning and execution.
- Support testing plan development during approximately 50%, 70%, and 100% design review cycles.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, station procedures, and company business standards.
- Identify and resolve testing issues proactively while maintaining schedule commitments.
- Serve as a trusted resource for plant testing, post-maintenance testing, and return-to-service activities.
- Effectively align Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Vendors, and project teams to achieve testing objectives.
- Successfully develop and coordinate integrated test plans that support safe and efficient plant operations.
- Ensure testing activities are completed in accordance with procedures, acceptance criteria, and regulatory requirements.
- High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a power plant environment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, reporting tools, and work management systems.
- Electrical circuitry knowledge and electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), mechanical, civil, or related craft disciplines.
- Experience supporting testing, commissioning, startup, or return-to-service activities in a power generation environment.
- Technical aptitude and ability to understand complex plant systems and equipment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and willingness to learn.
- Successfully develops and coordinates integrated test plans that support safe and efficient plant operations.
- Effectively aligns Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Vendors, and project teams to achieve testing objectives.
- Ensures testing activities are completed in accordance with procedures, acceptance criteria, and regulatory requirements.
- Identifies and resolves testing issues proactively while maintaining schedule commitments.
- Serves as a trusted resource for plant testing, post-maintenance testing, and return-to-service activities.
- Competitive hourly pay and long-term contract stability.
- Opportunity for contract extension or full-time hire.
- Hybrid work schedule for work-life balance.
- Collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
- Professional growth in a critical infrastructure industry.
Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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- Dice Id: 10110651
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Company Info
Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.
We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!
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Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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