Emergency Planning Manager - Davis-Besse

vst; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio, seeks an experienced leader to manage the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Program, ensuring regulatory compliance and readiness across the Emergency Plan, procedures, and related programs.

You will direct drills, lead EP staff, and collaborate with fleet management and regulators to align practices and improve performance. Strong leadership, communication, and nuclear industry experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years nuclear emergency management experience.
• 5+ years experience working with 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

• Oversee implementation, maintenance, and effectiveness of the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Program per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the Emergency Plan, procedures, and supporting programs for compliance and readiness.
• Ensure the Emergency Response Organization is staffed, trained, qualified, and prepared to respond.
• Direct the EP drill and exercise program, including planning, execution, evaluation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop EP staff through priorities, direction, coaching, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with fleet Emergency Preparedness and fleet/site management to promote alignment and support drills and activities.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders; ensure readiness of facilities, equipment, communications, public information, and alert/notification capabilities; manage EP program performance, resources, and budgets.
• Support station management through participation in leadership activities and roles.

Skills

Nuclear emergency management

ERO leadership

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

SRO License (former/current)

SRO/MGMT Cert.

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 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 (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

Company Culture

Ohio We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.