Senior Reactor Operator 4 (Maintenance)

POSITION SUMMARY: Leverages comprehensive expertise in maintenance, refueling, and regulatory compliance to support the Plant Maintenance Program Manager in developing and implementing NuScale Services operational programs. Responsibilities include creating standardized work orders, Lockout/Tagouts, conducting reviews of engineering solutions from a maintainability perspective, and develop resource loaded schedules and staffing estimates. Previous senior reactor operator (SRO) license or certification is required with Maintenance or Asset Management experience (Maintenance Manager, Maintenance craft supervisor, Asset Manager, etc.)

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. Subject Matter Expert with regards to Component Maintainability and Outage Maintenance.
7. Collaborate with engineering to develop importing, serviceability, and inspection solutions.
8. Assist with plant staffing and task resource loading.
9. Develops standardized maintenance work orders and lockout/Tagouts to support construction and operational plant needs.
10. Support development of plant lifecycle planning.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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 of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

• Education: Minimum of a B.S. degree in a technical field is required or 5 years applicable nuclear plant experience in lieu of a degree, and NRC issued SRO license is highly desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of full-time working experience in the commercial nuclear power industry is required.  Direct experience working in maintenance, asset management, and work planning per INPO AP-928 and AP-913 is highly desired. Additionally, experience with outage planning is also highly desired.
• Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

• 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.