Outage Specialist

Constellation; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation's Dresden Nuclear Station in Morris, Illinois, seeks an exceptional Outage Specialist to lead detailed outage schedules for forced, planned and refueling outages, ensuring ALARA safety and compliance with technical specs.

The role directs multiple teams, coordinates risk screening, and develops outage templates and training, spanning pre-outage prep, execution, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a technical field with 8 years of power plant experience including 3 years nuclear
• Senior Reactor Operator license with 8 years of power plant experience including 3 years nuclear
• Associate's degree with 10 years of power plant experience including 3 years nuclear
• High school diploma/GED with 12 years of power plant experience including 3 years nuclear
• Maintain access requirements and favorable medical examination/testing as applicable

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the detailed outage schedule and plan development for the upcoming unit outage while ensuring safety and compliance with specifications
• Oversee horizontal schedule reviews and vertical slice reviews
• Direct the outage plan execution, coordinating with multiple departments and team leaders
• Develop and implement the Shutdown Safety Program and outage readiness materials
• Support outage readiness meetings, executive reviews, and post-outage lesson learned processes

Skills

Leadership

Safety mindset

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

AS9/P6

Maximo

Job description

Dresden Nuclear Station is looking for an exceptional Outage Specialist to join their team in Morris, IL

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we’re creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future.

• bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program
• comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs
• disability and life insurance benefits
• paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
• and much more

Expected salary range of $147,600 to $164,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for directing the development of detailed plans / schedules for forced, planned, and refueling outages while ensuring shutdown safety, as low as reasonable achievable (ALARA) practice, technical specifications and plant procedures adherence. Directs the implementation of the outage schedule during the execution of the outage. Crosses all organizational boundaries working with all departments and designated team leaders for pre-outage preparation and execution.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Direct and coordinate the detailed schedule and outage plan development for the upcoming unit outage to ensure technical specification compliance and maintain shutdown safety in a manner consistent with station procedures, processes, and goals.
• Participate and provide oversight of horizontal schedule reviews and vertical slice reviews.
• Provide direction to all departmental planners, schedulers, and specialized teams for the outage plan and schedule preparation and execution.
• Direct the development, implementation, and communication of the Shutdown Safety Program.
• Direct the outage plan and schedule execution ensuring technical specification compliance while maintaining shutdown safety consistent with station procedures, processes and goals.
• Support high impact teams tracking to provide oversight of effectiveness.
• Coordinate risk screening in support of overall outage risk management.
• Develop and maintain forced and maintenance outage plans. Coordinate outage control center (OCC) training and tabletop drills.
• Support development of presentation material for outage readiness meetings and executive challenge meetings.
• Conduct critiques for the capture of lessons learned.
• Conduct gap analysis and updates to the clean energy center outage template.
• Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a technical degree (engineering or maintenance, etc.) with 8 years of power plant experience with at least 3 years commercial or military nuclear experience in engineering, maintenance, operations, or work management OR
• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 8 years of power plant experience with at least 3 years commercial or military nuclear experience in engineering, maintenance, operations, or work management OR
• Associate's degree in business or a technical degree (engineering or maintenance, etc.) with 10 years of power plant experience with at least 3 years commercial or military nuclear experience in engineering, maintenance, operations, or work management OR
• High school diploma/GED with 12 years of power plant experience with at least 3 years commercial or military nuclear experience in engineering, maintenance, operations, or work management
• Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous SRO license or certification
• Previous outage execution experience
• Shutdown Safety Program knowledge
• Supervisory or managerial experience
• Expert level working knowledge of AS9/P6/Maximo

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.