Emergency Preparedness Specialist 4

POSITION SUMMARY: The Emergency Preparedness Specialist will be a subject matter expert and point of contact for emergency preparedness issues pertaining to the NuScale design. Applies operating experience and sound operational knowledge, techniques, and practices to the NuScale design for emergency planning and the safe operation and maintenance of the plant.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Exercises extensive knowledge of industry best practices and innovative technology in developing the Emergency Preparedness strategy and program for a future NuScale site.
• Integrates customer needs with existing or proposed regulations to create emergency preparedness strategies and plans utilizing an optimized emergency response organization (ERO) in support of Combined Operating License (COL) applicants.
• Supports oversight of NuScale emergency preparedness activities to ensure stakeholders are applying consistent risk-informed regulatory guidance.
• Creates emergency plans in support of COL applicants referencing the NuScale design.
• Supports planning and performance of hostile action-based drills.
• Supports industry and government meetings that shape rulemaking efforts for emergency preparedness.
• Has broad engineering experience in multiple areas or depth and expertise of nuclear power plant operational principles, techniques, and practices to support Combined Operating License Application (COLA), and construction/commissioning integration strategy. This may include the following areas: Concept of operations, Startup and Commissioning, ITAAC, Training, Work Planning and Control, and Operational design reviews.
• Develops resolutions for complex problems using professional operational principles and company objectives to resolve unique situations.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined policies and practices using professional principles and company objectives to resolve complex issues.
• Able to support large projects and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Collaborates with team members to ensure solutions are vetted and deliverables are of high quality.
• Regularly interacts with management and other organizations on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines. Presents technical information concerning NuScale projects to the NRC and other stakeholders on behalf of NuScale.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
  
  

Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities

• Education: Minimum of a B.S. degree in physical sciences or a related technical field from a four-year accredited college or university, or the equivalent, or equivalent training and experience required.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years progressively responsible experience in the nuclear industry required. In-depth understanding of nuclear plant operating concepts, principles, and theories and thorough understanding of the interface between emergency preparedness and plant operations is required. Must have demonstrated successful leadership skills.
• Preferred skills:
• Working knowledge of nuclear industry efforts to reduce costs and minimize regulatory burden in the areas of emergency preparedness is preferred. PWR SRO or certification is desirable. Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions. Previous SGI clearance is desirable.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
• NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
  
  

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay And Benefits

The target pay range for this position is $124,531 - $150,138 annually.The full pay range is $111,531 - $174,446.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power