Nuclear Performance Improvement Specialist I (Millstone)

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Hybrid work schedule may be available after training to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

 

 

Job Summary

This role is the entry or developmental level in the Nuclear Performance Improvement Specialist series responsible for implementing nuclear power plant performance monitoring processes and procedures designed to ensure safe and efficient operations. Performs routine to moderate work assignments and tasks designed to develop and enhance performance improvement expertise, knowledge and abilities for progression to the next level. Works with more senior level peers to resolve human performance issues and begins to implement the corrective action program. Participates in cause analysis on corrective action cases. This position uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems, receiving instructions and guidance and direction from more senior level roles.

The Nuclear Performance Improvement Specialist I is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the station human performance program; identifying, evaluating, and reporting human performance trends and events, and developing and implementing improvement when required, working closely with department human performance coordinators. Provides support to the corrective action program; assists station personnel with the assignment and use of the corrective action process. Ensures that assignments have been adequately addressed and are in accordance with policies and procedures; creates and distributes human performance-related communications (e.g., newsletters, presentations). Supports the coordination of the station work observation program, in addition to helping to maintain the station self-assessment and benchmark program. Assists with self-assessment and benchmark activities site and fleet- wide, as needed. With guidance, helps coordinates the self-evaluation program. Maintains the station’s operating experience program and coordinated review of industry operating experience. Will work with subject matter experts to assist in the preparation of industry operating experience reports. May assist more experienced staff with the coordination and hosting of INPO visits and webcasts; maintains station INPO indicators, collect data, begin to analyze and identify trends. Perform various administrative duties as required by the department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

0 - 2 years of relevant exempt experience in directly related field. Some knowledge of nuclear plant systems and operations knowledge of human performance fundamentals desired;

Ability to gain working knowledge of the corrective action system database;

Good verbal and written communication skills;

Fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point;

Good organizational and basic project management skills, with a drive to help others to work safely, efficiently, and be results driven;

Prior experience with conflict resolution and work observation skills desired, but not required;

Must possess good analytical and abstract thinking skills;

Must have a questioning attitude and be a problem-solver;

Good oral and written communications, with the ability to learn to prepare reports, develop technical writing skills, and to process information quickly;

Must be a team player, and able to work in a team environment;

Must respond well to multiple tasks and changing priorities;

The completion of root cause training class is required as part of the job.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

 

Preferred discipline(s):

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Engineering

Engineering

Engineering Technology

Mathematics

Physics

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.