Role Purpose
The Manager of Materials will lead the Materials organization in growth, project execution, and technical capability development across the domestic operating fleet and advanced reactor market.
This role will serve as the Manager over technical and industry interfaces of SI for License Renewal TLAAs regarding Embrittlement, Material Analysis, and Code Analysis, while strengthening industry engagement and collaborating across SI’s Inspection & Monitoring team to expand capabilities and market presence.
Core Responsibilities
1. Industry Engagement & Technical Leadership Serve over SI’s primary technical interface with industry programs including: EPRI BWR Vessel & Internals Project (BWRVIP)
Materials Reliability Program (MRP)
Welding Research & Technology Center (WRTC)
Participate in and contribute to ASME, ASTM, and other relevant code committees as appropriate
Support regulatory engagement related to inspection, degradation, or repair strategies
Track emerging regulatory and industry trends
2. Materials Program & Organization Development Lead development and expansion of SI’s Materials capabilities including License Renewal, Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) and Uprate activities.
Evaluate and implement advanced technologies and analytical approaches
Collaborate with internal digital, modeling, and inspection teams to develop differentiated technical solutions
Manage, coach, and develop Materials personnel, including goal setting, performance management, career development, succession planning, and regular feedback.
Establish staff training and technical development plans.
Manage staffing, workload, utilization, and resource assignments to balance project delivery, employee development, and business needs.
Identify capability and staffing gaps and support recruiting, onboarding, and development of personnel needed to meet current and future business needs.
3. Technical Interface Across Engineering Disciplines Work closely with: Analytical teams (FEA, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue)
ASME Code & Compliance teams
Inspection and Optimization team
Provide technical leadership on degradation mechanisms and failure modes
Lead multidisciplinary teams in response to emergent issues with rapid assessment, client interface, proposal development, resource coordination, and execution through resolution.
Provide technical and project leadership for complex, high-visibility projects, ensuring appropriate technical rigor, quality, schedule, and coordination across engineering disciplines.
Support advanced reactor developers in material selection, material evaluations and regulatory positioning
Technical Focus Areas of Team ASME Section II, III, and XI knowledge and application
License Renewal TLAAs – Embrittlement (RPV)
Industry Engagement (MRP, WRTC, ASME, etc.)
Vessels and Internals Evaluations
Material Degradation and Failure Modes (e.g., creep, SCC, fatigue, embrittlement)
Code Analysis and Piping Analysis Support
Advanced Reactor Materials
Leadership Expectations Demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning in emerging technologies
Bridges field execution with analytical and materials engineering depth
Build internal capability while strengthening external industry relationships
Operates with both technical rigor and commercial awareness
Supports SI’s culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation
Demonstrates ownership of team performance, project delivery, and technical quality.
Strategic Impact
This role is foundational to expanding SI’s Materials platform. Success will be measured by: Growth of Materials business through client relationships, opportunity development, and successful pursuit of new work.
Increased participation in industry programs and code committees
Development of differentiated technical offerings and emerging market needs
Development and retention of a strong team and robust client relationships
Strong project execution, utilization, and profitability across the Materials group.
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