Emergency Planning Manager - Davis-Besse

TXU Energy; Carroll Township (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio is seeking a seasoned leader to head its Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Program. You will guide staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with regulatory agencies, fleet counterparts, and external stakeholders to sustain emergency response readiness.

The role requires 8+ years in nuclear emergency management, SRO credentials preferred, and a track record of supervisory leadership, program optimization, and strong communication

Qualifications

• 8+ years nuclear emergency management experience.
• 5+ years experience in the nuclear industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills/experience/certifications.
• SRO License (former/current), SRO/MGMT Cert., or combination of skills/experience with nuclear operations preferred.
• Progressive experience in supervisory/leadership role.
• Strong quantitative skills and business acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and ensure the effectiveness of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Program per 10 CFR 50.47, Appendix E to 10 CFR Part 50, the site Emergency Plan, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the Emergency Plan, procedures, and supporting programs to ensure regulatory compliance and emergency response readiness.
• Ensure the Emergency Response Organization is staffed, trained, qualified, and prepared to respond to emergencies.
• Direct the EP drill and exercise program, including planning, execution, evaluation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop EP staff with clear priorities, technical direction, coaching, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with fleet Emergency Preparedness and fleet/site management counterparts to promote alignment and support drills and activities.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders; ensure readiness of facilities, equipment, communications, public information, and alerting capabilities; manage EP program performance, resources, and budgets.
• Support station management through participation in station leadership activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

SRO License

SRO/MGMT Cert.

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Quantitative skills

Job description

Job Summary

Provides leadership and direction for nuclear emergency preparedness, developing staff and driving strong program performance and emergency response readiness. Accountable for regulatory compliance, Emergency Response Organization readiness, drills and exercises, and effective coordination with fleet counterparts, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable for the implementation, maintenance, and effectiveness of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Program in accordance with 10CFR50.47, AppendixE to 10CFRPart50, the site Emergency Plan, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the Emergency Plan, procedures, and supporting programs to ensure regulatory compliance and emergency response readiness.
• Ensure the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) is staffed, trained, qualified, and prepared to effectively respond to emergency conditions.
• Direct the EP drill and exercise program, including planning, execution, evaluation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop EP staff through clear priorities, technical direction, coaching, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with fleet Emergency Preparedness and fleet/site management counterparts to promote alignment, share best practices, and support fleet drills, exercises, assessments, and program activities, including travel to other fleet sites as needed.
• Maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies, local, state, and federal organizations, and other stakeholders; ensure readiness of emergency facilities, equipment, communications, public information, and alert and notification capabilities; and manage EP program performance, resources, and budgets.
• Support station management team through participation in station leadership activities, meetings, and roles, as needed.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• 8+ years nuclear emergency management experience, ERO leadership experience, or a role with direct responsibility for emergency preparedness regulatory compliance.
• 5+ years experience working with the nuclear industry.
• Bachelors' degree, or equivalent combination of skills/experience/certifications.
• SRO License (former/current), SRO/MGMT Cert., or combination of skills/experience with nuclear operations preferred.
• Progressive experience in supervisory/leadership role.
• Strong quantitative skills and business acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.

Key Metrics

• Safety
• Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Public Official Interaction
• Effective Communication

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio Ohio

We are a company of people committed to:

• Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Great People
• Teamwork
• Competitive Spirit
• Effective Communication

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope1 and2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our2010 baseline, and net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special!

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.