Senior Reactor Operator 4 (Work Control)

NOTE:  This is a contract position expected to last 12-24 months and is available for remote work within the contiguous United States, with travel as needed for business requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY: Leverages comprehensive expertise in maintenance, scheduling, and regulatory compliance to support the Plant Maintenance Program Manager in developing and implementing NuScale Services operational programs, including work control, tagging, and maintenance planning (online and outage). Responsibilities include creating standardized work packages, conducting operational reviews of engineering solutions, and developing procedural documentation. Previous senior reactor operator (SRO) license or certification is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives.  Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.  Collaborates with team members to ensure solutions are vetted and deliverables are of high quality.
2. Regularly interacts with management and other organizations on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.  Prepares and presents technical information concerning NuScale projects to the NRC, potential customers, and other stakeholders on behalf of NuScale.
3. Where appropriate, develops cost estimates and schedules to support Product and Project Delivery, Projects Controls, and Business Development.
4. Provides resolution for complex problems using professional operational principles and company objectives to resolve unique situations.
5. Performs design reviews to ensure the NuScale plant can be operated and maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
6. Develops implementing work control, tagging, outage planning, and operational programs procedures needed to support construction and operational plant needs.
7. Develops standard clearance orders (lockout/tagouts), work orders, and task instructions for scheduled maintenance (online and outage) and equipment installation.
8. Attends daily and weekly work management meetings as the NuScale work control liaison with site management when required.
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.  Able 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.
• 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