Nuclear Performance Assessor

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company is seeking a Nuclear Performance Assessor to evaluate overall station performance and identify areas not meeting targets for excellence. The role reports to the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment, who reports to the Vice President, Nuclear Support.

You will coordinate with leadership and key stakeholders, generate monthly and quarterly performance reports, and escalate issues as needed to improve site outcomes. A strong nuclear background is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, BS in technical discipline preferred or 6 years of service in nuclear power in various disciplines.
• Minimum of two years professional related experience at first level management.
• Broad, varied background in nuclear power with experience in three or more departments.
• SRO license or management certification (SRO) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Performance Assessment function to improve site performance.
• Review performance of functional and cross-functional areas and meet with leadership for insights.
• Debrief developing issues and observations with site leadership on a daily basis.
• Generate reports and presentations for monthly roll-ups and quarterly performance reviews.
• Escalate issues through appropriate channels when progress stalls.
• Interface externally with INPO and NRC.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

SRO license or management certification (desirable)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary The Nuclear Performance Assessor is responsible for evaluating overall station performance by independently assessing the overall organization to identify problem areas where the station is not meeting targets for excellence. This position reports to the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment who reports directly to the Vice President, Nuclear Support.

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of the Performance Assessment function to improve site performance.
• Review performance of functional and cross-functional areas based on priority and performance. Includes meeting with Performance Improvement and NOS personnel for insights, observing in-plant activities, attending key meetings, interviewing leaders and workers, and other activities to get perspective on performance.
• Assess site performance against industry performance excellence, including 19-003 Staying on Top, IER 21-4 Improving Plant Reliability, Leadership and Team Excellence, and other Tier 1 documents for Training, Risk Management, OE Excellence.
• Meet with the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment weekly and meet with the Site Director of Organizational Effectiveness on a nominal daily basis to debrief developing issues and observations. Debrief directors real time on identified shortfalls and developing gaps, including any insights for improving performance and addressing issues.
• Generate reports and presentations per requirements: monthly roll up observations, quarterly performance reports for MRM, appropriate engagements, and input to the Nuclear Oversight Committee and the independent Operations Review Committee. Reports are for review at the highest levels of the organization through the CNOO, CNO, and CEO.
• When adequate progress is not made to resolve issues, use the elevation/escalation process to raise the level of ownership of issues. Escalation may be to the Director, Plant Manager, or Site Vice President based on significance of the issue.
• External interface with INPO, NRC.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, BS in technical discipline is preferred or 6 years of service in nuclear power in various disciplines. A technical degree may be used to supplement years of experience.
• A minimum of two years professional related experience at 1st level management.
• The ideal candidate will have a broad, varied background in nuclear power with experience in three or more departments.
• The candidate should be on the Ready Now or Ready 1-2 years for a Senior Manager position.
• A Senior Reactor Operator License or Management Certification (SRO) is desired.

Key Metrics

• Organizational Effectiveness Metrics
• Industry Excellence
• Safety Excellence
• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Site IPSR ratings
• Corporate IPSR ratings

** Final pay grade will be based on applicant's experience and qualifications **

Job Family Plant Operations Company Vistra Nuclear Operations Company Locations Perry, Ohio Ohio

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