Talascend is currently seeking a Nuclear Plant Program Specialist for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

The role involves developing administrative programs that support operation and maintenance, providing guidance to procedure developers, and maintaining quality during the development of administrative procedures for a nuclear power station.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains knowledge of plant design, plant operations, disciplinary skills, and techniques commensurate with responsibility to develop effective, high-quality procedures.
Develops and maintains the processes and standards for writing and revising administrative and operating procedures and supporting software development and implementation.
Uses software-based support tools to develop electronic procedures and electronic workflows to support review, approval, and transfer of new and field completed procedures to an electronic document management system.
Identifies programs that may be streamlined and develops and implements associated changes to processes.
Develops and leads execution of a plan for creating, organizing, and tracking site administrative procedures and programs.
Assists with identification and selection of experienced personnel required to support procedure and program development.
Coordinates activities and provides guidance to a team of geographically diverse procedure writers and program owners in procedure and program development.
Ensures team uses established industry practices and standards to develop high-quality procedures which minimize risk of safety or human performance events.
Provides regular training and mentoring to company personnel on processes and standards associated with developing and revising site administrative and operating procedures.
Engages with industry peers, 3rd party vendors, and other organizations to find innovative methods and technologies for developing and using plant administrative and operating procedures.
Identifies requirements and implements processes for performing regulatory reviews.
Coordinates with other departments for cross-discipline procedure reviews and database implementation.
Ensures administrative compliance with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Incorporates information gained from various reports and notices into administrative and operating procedures, as applicable.
Coordinates collection and maintenance of auditable procedure development and revision records.
Identifies minimum capabilities for software required to support new programs and processes.
Assists the Procedure and Program Development Manager in establishing department goals and cost estimates.
Qualifications

10 years of commercial nuclear power plant operator, maintenance, or engineering experience
5 years of experience writing nuclear power plant operations, maintenance, or engineering procedures with 2 years of experience writing nuclear power plant administrative program procedures
2 years of experience as a team lead, supervisor, or manager
Requirements

High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology
Experience with interpreting relevant nuclear information and standards to maintain strict procedural and regulatory compliance
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with computer-based procedures or other software-based procedure tools
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
Attention to detail and aspiration for procedural excellence
Self-starter who can develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision
Possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Understands how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public
Adapts well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant