Maintenance Production Foreman Instrument & Control

Talen Energy; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking an Instrument and Control Foreman for the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station near Berwick, PA. The role leads I&C crew work, enforcing station procedures and standards, with responsibilities spanning planning, execution, and training oversight.

The position emphasizes on-site leadership in a nuclear power facility, ensuring timely completion, safety, and adherence to plant programs. Candidates must have strong supervision and emergency response capabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a nuclear power plant maintenance environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide maintenance supervision outside normal hours when on-call.
• Ability to qualify and fulfill Emergency Response Organization duties with 1-hour response time.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and implement strategies to complete work on schedule.
• Direct and supervise work in plant, labs, and shops by maintenance personnel.
• Help crew members develop job skills and perform certifications.
• Answer technical work questions to the crew.
• Develop troubleshooting plans and direct plant equipment troubleshooting.
• Enforce departmental and organizational goals and expectations.
• Provide feedback for cost-effective work methods.
• Motivate the crew and maintain a positive attitude.
• Maintain qualifications to lead in Nuclear Emergency Response.
• Validate job readiness and coordinate rescheduling if needed.
• Monitor training and qualifications of direct reports.
• Serve as training coordinator with training partners for plans.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Nuclear plant equipment knowledge

Emergency Response Knowledge

Job description

Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in applying for an Instrument and Control Foreman position in the Instrument & Control Maintenance Department at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick, Pennsylvania.

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, one of the largest dual-unit, Boiling Water Reactor sites in the U.S., delivers approximately 2700 MW of electricity to the grid in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance.

Located less than 30 miles south of Wilkes-Barre at the western edge of the picturesque Pocono Mountains vacation region, we are conveniently located near the arteries which connect all the major East Coast cities.

Susquehanna Station represents the nuclear portion of Talen Energy, one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America.

Talen Energy offers its employees a generous and progressive array of compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide direction and oversight for I&C crew work and work review and to enforce Maintenance Department goals with the crew, making sure workers are adhering to station programs, work related procedures, work plans, and plant standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• 1. Lay out and implement strategies to complete work assignments per the scheduled times.


• 2. Direct and supervise work being performed in the plant, labs, and shops by Maintenance Department personnel.


• 3. Help crew members develop work related skills pertaining to their job and perform task evaluations for worker certification.


• 4. Answer technical work-related questions to the crew.


• 5. Develop troubleshooting plans and direct troubleshooting activities for equipment related problems in the power plant to pinpoint the exact problems.


• 6. Enforce departmental and organizational goals and expectations.


• 7. Provide feedback to Planning and Work Management Departments when we see a better or more cost-effective way of performing certain jobs.


• 8. Motivate the crew while performing tasks, keeping an open mind and good attitude towards the position.


• 9. Maintain necessary qualifications and expertise to be able to respond and lead in plant response to abnormal conditions within the Nuclear Emergency Response Organization.


• 10. Validate job readiness for scheduled work. Coordinate with Operations Department and others to reschedule work when needed.


• 11. Monitor and manage the qualifications and training of direct reports.


• 12. Serve as the training coordinator working closely with our training partners to ensure training and qualifications are met and have a short-term training plan along with a long-term training plan.

Basic Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.


• 2. Minimum of 4 years of experience in a nuclear power plant (or equivalent) maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing a wide variety of equipment typical to nuclear power generating stations.


• 3. Should have good interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and correct coworkers; can perform duties with little to no supervision.


• 4. Must be able to provide maintenance supervision coverage outside of normal working hours when in an on-call/duty status.


• 5. Must be able to qualify and fulfill Emergency Response Organization duties and responsibilities to include meeting a 1-hour response time while in an on-call/duty status.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Should have a good knowledge of the systems within a power plant.


• 2. Should have good technical ability on almost all plant equipment which could break down.


• 3. Task certified on equipment being reworked; Energy Control Process certified.

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future.

We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States.

Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power.

Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil.

We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets.

Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced.

Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution.

We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power.

We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com.