The senior evaluator in Plant Operations at the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) leads monitoring, evaluation and assistance activities for nuclear power stations. The person will interact with utility personnel, INPO/WANO (World Association of Nuclear Operators) management, and industry professional groups. The preferred candidate would have boiling water reactor experience and at least two years experience as an operations shift manager.
Essential Functions
Performs monitoring, evaluations, and assistance activities to nuclear power stations and utilities.
Leads and directs analysis activities, reviews documents and reports that describe area performance, areas for improvement, strengths and recommendations and communicates results to station and utility leaders.
Organize and direct station observation activities, interviews, and the briefing of station and utility leaders.
Interacts with all levels of INPO management and utility personnel.
Participates and leads industry professional groups, seminars and other related activities.
Coaches and mentors internal and external peers.
Act as lead Operations evaluator on plant evaluations, WANO peer reviews, and assistance visits as described in the Evaluation Manual
Identify and analyze problems with plant operations
Assess plant performance in the operator fundamentals and operational focus areas
Effectively communicate orally and in writing with all levels of the utility personnel, including operations management
Lead the facilitation of plant operations working meetings
Lead in evaluation, assistance and managing of plant operations initiatives
Competencies, education and experience for all Senior Evaluators -
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge in key functional area assigned
Advanced knowledge in the operating experience and industry trends in specialty area
Advanced knowledge of the U.S. nuclear utility industry
Advanced knowledge of the Evaluation process and nuclear plants
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Skills
Excellent communication skills (listen, speak, write)
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
Excellent presentation and meeting facilitation skills
Excellent conflict management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent decision making skills
Excellent meeting facilitation skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent cultural sensitivity skills
Excellent data entry and records maintenance skills
Proficient in English language
Abilities
Ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
Ability to handle multiple duties and emergent work in a professional, timely manner
Ability to work independently as well as in teams/groups
Ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information
Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional relationships
Ability to set goals and determine how to accomplish defined results
Ability to think strategically
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of industry concepts, practices and procedures
Ability to effectively use and manage technology
Other Preferred Competencies
Demonstrates the ability to achieve results and continuous improvement
Demonstrates an ability to inspire trust and foster open communication
Knowledge of INPO/WANO policies, practices and procedures
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physical science or other related area
Five years of INPO/WANO evaluation experience
Navy nuclear training
Experience
Required
Three years nuclear plant, design engineering, system engineering, or similar experience
Three years of supervisory experience
Preferred
Five years nuclear plant, design engineering, system engineering, or similar experience
Five years of supervisory experience
Work Context
Works under minimal supervision
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl in small spaces
Must be able to use hands, arms, ears, and eyes to touch, carry, hear, see
Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb ladders, traverse scaffolding
Must have valid drivers license and ability to make regular plant visits
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Travels up to 30 percent, some of which may be outside of the United States
Competencies, education and experience for Senior Evaluators in Plant Operations -
Competencies
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge in commercial nuclear plant operations
Abilities
Advanced ability to apply broad operational knowledge and experience to influence industry operations managers
Required
Two years operations shift manager experience
Preferred
Superintendent of shift operations or operations manager experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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