Director, Policies and Training

The Nuclear Company

The Nuclear Company

Columbia, SC, USA · South Carolina, USA · Colombia · Remote
USD 208k-240k / year
Posted on Jun 18, 2025

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role:

The Director of Policies and Training will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of company-wide policies and training programs. This position requires a strategic mindset to align training with organizational goals, strong leadership to manage teams and budgets, and expertise in both policy development and instructional design. The director ensures compliance with relevant regulations and standards while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive policies and training programs across the organization.
  • Ensure all policies and training materials are up-to-date and compliant with industry standards and regulations, including ANSI N45.2, 10CFR50, and ISO9001.
  • Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and develop customized training solutions.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments.
  • Lead a team of training and policy specialists, providing guidance and support.
  • Maintaining in-depth knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. NRC, INPO, ACAD) and ensuring training programs meet all requirements.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the organization.
  • Prepare and present reports on policy and training program effectiveness to senior management.

Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Education, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of proven experience in policy development, training program management, and compliance.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Nuclear industry experience is preferred but not required.
  • Startup experience or experience building a program from scratch is a plus

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
  • Annual company retreats

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $208,000 - $240,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

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.