Emergency Response Preparedness Coordinator (Mid-level to Principal)

AEP; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (Onsite) in Bridgman, MI seeks an Emergency Response Preparedness Coordinator (Mid-level to Principal) to maintain the plant’s readiness and design-basis capabilities in compliance with regulatory requirements and Cook policy.

The role includes maintaining plans, coordinating drills, delivering training, and driving program improvements with travel as required for senior levels. Salary range reflects a broad fixed compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Engineering/Energy Technology, Health Physics or related technical field.
• Associate's degree in Emergency Management, Engineering/Energy Technology, Health Physics or related technical field and 2 years of relevant job experience.
• High School diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant job experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Cook Plant Emergency Plan and/or Beyond Design Basis program documents in accordance with regulatory and license basis specifications and Cook Nuclear Plant policy.
• Participate in the planning, coordination and conduct of Emergency Preparedness drills and exercises.
• Prepare and present training on Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response requirements.
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness and/or Emergency Response program improvement projects when warranted by NRC rulemaking, industry excellence initiatives and management recommendation.
• Improve Emergency Preparedness and/or Emergency Response programs by participating in corrective action program, self-assessment, benchmarking and inspection activities.
• Maintain Emergency Preparedness and/or Emergency Response Facilities and Equipment in a readiness condition.

Skills

Strong technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Engineering/Energy Technology, Health Physics or related technical field

Associate's degree in Emergency Management, Engineering/Energy Technology, Health Physics or related technical field and 2 years of relevant job experience

High School diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant job experience

Job description

Emergency Response Preparedness Coordinator (Mid-level to Principal)

Location: Bridgman, MI

Job Summary

Please Note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Responsible for maintaining the Emergency Preparedness (Design Basis) and/or Emergency Response (Beyond Design Basis) capability of the Plant in accordance with regulatory and Plant policies.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Maintain the Cook Plant Emergency Plan and/or Beyond Design Basis program documents in accordance with regulatory and license basis specifications and Cook Nuclear Plant policy.
• Participate in the planning, coordination and conduct of Emergency Preparedness drills and exercises.
• Prepare and present training on Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response requirements.
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness and/or Emergency Response program improvement projects when warranted by NRC rulemaking, industry excellence initiatives and management recommendation.
• Improve Emergency Preparedness and/or Emergency Response programs by participating in corrective action program, self-assessment, benchmarking and inspection activities.
• Maintain Emergency Preparedness and/or Emergency Response Facilities and Equipment in a readiness condition.

What We're Looking For:

ER Prep Coordinator Mid-level:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Engineering/Energy Technology, Health Physics or related technical field
• OrAssociate's degree in EmergencyManagement, Engineering/Energy Technology, Health Physics or related technical field and 2 years' relevant job experience,
• OrHigh School diploma/GED and 4 years'relevant job experience.

Experience:

• In addition to any experience required above, 2 years of relevant work experience is required.

ER Prep Coordinator, Senior:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, engineering/energy technology, health physics or related technical field
• OrAssociate’s degree in emergency management, engineering/energy technology, health physics, or related technical field and 2 years’ relevant job experience;
• OrHigh School diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant job experience.

Experience:

• In addition to any experience required above, 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

Other Requirements:

• 5% Travel Required
• Strong technical writing skills
• During scheduled refueling outages: 12-hour shifts (nights and/or days)

ER Prep Coordinator, Principal:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, engineering/energy technology, health physics, or related technical field
• OrAssociate’s degree in emergency management, engineering/energy technology, health physics, or related technical field and 2 years of relevant job experience
• OrHigh School diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant job experience.

Experience:

• In addition to any experience required above, 8 years of relevant job experience.

License/Certification:

• Previous Senior Reactor Operator License or Certification can substitute for experience in Emergency Planning with 8 years of total plant experience.

Other Requirements:

• 10% Travel Required
• Strong technical writing skills
• During scheduled refueling outages: 12-hour shifts (nights and/or days).

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

American Electric Power (Onsite)

Salary range listed is from minimum to mid-point: $87K- $151K / Year

Compensation

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.