Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Director

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

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.