What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Evaluator, Emergency Management position at INPO?
Summary of Purpose:
Leads monitoring, peer review, and assistance activities for nuclear power stations in their assigned functional area, interacting with utility personnel, INPO/WANO management, and industry professional groups.
Essential Functions
- Represent INPO on all issues related to Emergency Management, including industry meetings and during the establishment of/or changes to industry standards and regulation
- Participate as a lead Emergency Management evaluator on WANO peer reviews focusing on beyond design basis event preparation
- Assist in developing and maintaining INPO’s emergency response capabilities
- Participate in periodic Industry Response Center (IRC) drills
- Periodically serve as a member of INPO emergency duty teams
- Work with WANO to establish protocols for interfacing with members of WANO-AC during emergencies
- Oversee development of communication to industry, including topical reports, assistance visit reports and presentations in emergency management
- Observe FLEX drills and participate in National SAFER Response Center assessments
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- In depth, comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. nuclear utility industry
- Advanced knowledge of security regulations
- Advanced knowledge of industry commitments in response to Fukushima event
- Advanced knowledge of FLEX support guidelines, emergency operating procedures and severe accident management guidelines; NRC, NEI and EPRI post-Fukushima requirements and guidelines
- Advanced knowledge of WebEOC/Webfusion as used in Industry Response Center (IRC)
- Advanced knowledge of operation and management of IRC, including performing assigned roles during E-Plan implementation
- Advanced ability to work independently as well as in teams/groups, in an effort to align long-term organizational strategies
- Advanced skills in building and maintaining positive relationships, handling complex conflicts with key stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with INPO’s mission
- Advanced knowledge of INPO/WANO policies, practices, and procedures
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physical science, or other related area
- Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification
- Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license
Experience
Required
- Five or more years of experience working at a nuclear station
- Three years of experience in a nuclear technical field
- Three years of experience in emergency preparedness
Preferred
- Ten years nuclear plant or similar experience
- Five years of supervisory experience
- Plant experience in engineering or operations
- Experience as part of a site ERO
- Experience with implement INPO Event Report post-Fukushima recommendations
Additional Requirements
Work Context
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Works under minimal supervision
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl in small spaces
- Must be able to use hands, arms, ears, and eyes to touch, carry, hear, see
- Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs and climb ladders
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds
General Requirements
Behaviors and Assessments/Additional Requirements
- Employment is dependent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test
- This position will require obtaining unescorted access status
- This position may require access to international stations and international travel
- This position requires direct or indirect access to certain export-controlled technology, for which INPO may be required to obtain an export license in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations. If an export license is required, any offer of employment at INPO for this position is contingent upon receipt of the export license or authorization
