Unit Outage Coordinator

Dominion Energy; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation

401k with matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an experienced Outage Planning Lead to oversee the preparation and scheduling for refueling and outages at a nuclear facility. You will direct site teams, develop outage logic emphasizing safety and efficiency, and ensure readiness milestones are met. Strong leadership, planning, and communication are required.

Travel up to 25% may be involved. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 7+ years in nuclear outage planning or equivalent experience are

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Nuclear power plant outage planning or related experience.
• Knowledge of outage scheduling software and strong planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present to all management levels.
• Demonstrated teamwork and negotiation skills; RO/SRO license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate planning and scheduling for refueling and outages.
• Develop outage logic with emphasis on safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate pre-outage readiness and milestone tracking with plant teams.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to outage schedulers and planners during outages.
• Identify and implement outage improvements and 5-year outage plans.

Skills

Scheduling software

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

RO/SRO license

Education

Bachelor

Engineering

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

Oversee and lead the completion of the planning and scheduling for refueling and forced outage activities. The primary responsibility is to lead the site in the development of an excellent outage schedule. Work with the Department Outage Coordinators and Nuclear Planners to ensure WO readiness. Work with Operations and the Outage Schedulers to develop the outage logic with emphasis on nuclear safety, personnel safety, equipment safety, and schedule efficiency. Ensure that milestone status, Performance Indicators, and other readiness indicators are communicated to appropriate station personnel including managers and above. Ensure accurate compilation and tracking of open actions for readiness. Coordinate and conduct pre-outage readiness meetings and planning meetings. Ensure that Outage Group milestones are met on time. Coordinate pre-outage activities for meeting deadlines and schedules. Monitor the readiness of the various station groups, to include projects and High Impact Teams. Schedule and facilitate outage challenge meetings. Fulfill a leadership role during outage execution such as the OCC Shift Outage Manager position. Provide day-to-day guidance to Outage Schedulers and Nuclear Planners during the outage. Identify and implement outage improvements. Develop 5-Year outage plans.

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

-7+ years of Nuclear power plant outage planning, project management or related power station experience. (In lieu of preferred related Bachelor's degree, may substitute related Associate's degree and 9+ years of directly related experience or High School diploma/GED and 11+ years of directly related experience that demonstrates knowledge of relevant fundamental theories, principles and concepts.)

-Must have knowledge of software systems used for scheduling outages, have excellent planning and organizational skills, and experience interfacing with all levels of management and staff.

-Demonstrated team building skills and effective negotiating skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills are required.

-Preferred: Have or has held an RO or SRO license or certificate on a PWR

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Engineering

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Must possess minimum qualifications and experience as defined in QAP & ANSI Standards. Have or has held an RO or SRO license or certificate on a PWR preferred.

Working Conditions

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$116300 - $151100

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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