Program Manager, Plant Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY:  As part of the Plant Startup and Services organization and reporting to the department Supervisor, the person in this position will play a key role in in the development and execution of an innovative construction and commissioning integration strategy that will provide the framework for the Online and Outage Maintenance programs for a NuScale power plant.  In addition, the person in this position will support the development of an efficient Work Management strategy and plan that is optimized and unique to a NuScale power plant.  The successful candidate will also influence the design of special tooling and equipment required to support the refueling and remote handling of the NuScale Power Module. The successful candidate will also work closely with other SROs and Engineering to develop regulatory required operational programs like ISI, IST, M-Rule, Valve Testing, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has broad nuclear facility maintenance and operating engineering experience in multiple areas or depth and expertise of nuclear power plant operational principles, techniques, and practices to support Standard Design Application (SDA), Combined Operating License Application (COLA), and construction / commissioning integration strategy.  This includes the following areas: Work Management, Work Planning, Maintenance Planning, Strategic Maintenance Planning (preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and run to failure), On Line Maintenance, Refuel Outage Maintenance, and Concept of Maintenance and Operations.
2. Able to effectively influence decision making within the Engineering and Plant Startup and Services organization.
3. Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and innovation.
4. Exercises judgment within broadly defined policies and practices using professional principles and company objectives to resolve complex issues. 
5. Plans, organizes, and performs innovative and complex maintenance and operations engineering assignments on a team dedicated to the development of maintenance, operations and engineering projects.
6. Able to manage large projects and complete tasks with minimal oversight from leadership.  Acts independently to determine or develop methods and procedures on new or special assignments, informs strategic conversations, and leads tactical ones.
7. 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.
8. Mentors and trains others in sound approaches and standards for solving problems in technical areas of expertise. 
9. 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.
• Safety Culture: Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.  
• 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:

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