Nuclear Performance Assessor - Beaver Valley

Vistra Energy; Beaver Valley (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy is seeking a Nuclear Performance Assessor responsible for evaluating overall station performance, independently assessing the organization to identify areas where targets are not met. This role requires extensive experience in nuclear operations and the ability to provide critical input regarding organizational performance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a Senior Reactor Operator License, coupled with a strong management background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is preferred or 6 years of service in nuclear power.
• Minimum of two years of professional related experience at 2nd level management.
• Broad, varied background in nuclear power with experience in three or more departments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate overall station performance to identify problem areas.
• Provide direct feedback to senior station leaders.
• Generate reports and presentations regarding performance.

Skills

Nuclear power experience

Management skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Senior Reactor Operator License or Management Certification

Job description

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. The Performance Assessor function requires an experienced senior nuclear manager (or managers, if augmented) with broad expertise and the ability to critically evaluate functional and cross‑functional areas. The scope of the function is to identify shortfalls in organizational performance through monitoring and intrusive oversight. The Performance Assessment function provides critical input regarding organizational weaknesses to corporate leaders up through the VISTRA CEO, CNO, and CNOO. Onsite, the Performance Assessor(s) provides direct feedback to senior station leaders at the director level. With the oversight of the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment and Site Director of Organizational Effectiveness, the Performance Assessor has the authority to elevate issues that are not being adequately resolved to the department managers and directors; in other cases, escalation can be to the Plant Manager or Site Vice President to ensure effective and timely actions are being taken.

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, including meetings with Performance Improvement and NOS personnel for insights, observing in‑plant activities, attending key meetings, interviewing leaders and workers, and other activities to gain 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 Tier1 documents for Training, Risk Management, OE Excellence.
• Meet weekly with the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment and nominally daily with the Site Director of Organizational Effectiveness to debrief developing issues and observations. Debrief directors in real‑time on identified shortfalls, gaps and 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 reviewed at the highest levels 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.
• External interface with INPO and NRC.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, BS in a technical discipline is preferred or 6 years of service in nuclear power in various disciplines. A technical degree may supplement years of experience.
• A minimum of two years of professional related experience at 2nd 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 Ready Now or Ready 1‑2 years for a Director level or Senior Manager position.
• A Senior Reactor Operator License or Management Certification (SRO) is required.

Key Metrics

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

Job Family: Plant Operations
Company: Vistra Nuclear Operations Company
Location: Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania

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