Program Manager, Startup

POSITION SUMMARY:   This position supports the startup and commissioning of a NuScale VOYGR plant. Responsible for integrating operational principles into the development, design, and evaluation of the plant design that facilitate the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of operations, maintenance, tests, inspections, and surveillance tasks.  Applies comprehensive level knowledge of operational engineering principles, techniques, and practices and has broad knowledge of a wide range of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has broad engineering experience in multiple areas or depth and expertise of nuclear power plant operational principles, techniques, and practices to support Design Certification Application (DCA), Combined Operating License Application (COLA), and construction/commissioning integration strategy. This includes the following areas: Concept of operations, Startup and Commissioning, ITAAC, Work Planning and Control, and Operational design reviews.
2. Able to effectively influence decision making within the Operations and Plant Services organization.
3. Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and innovation.
4. Exercises judgment within broadly defined policies and practices using professional principles and company objectives to resolve complex issues.
5. Plans, organizes, and performs innovative and complex operations engineering assignments on a team dedicated to the development of an operations engineering project.
6. Able to manage large projects and complete tasks with minimal oversight from leadership. Acts independently to determine or develop methods and procedures on new or special assignments, informs strategic conversations, and leads tactical ones.
7. Interacts with management and other organizations on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines. Presents technical information concerning NuScale projects to the NRC and other stakeholders on behalf of NuScale.
8. Mentors and trains others in sound approaches and standards for solving problems in technical areas of expertise.
9. Performs other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business.  Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.

• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: Minimum of a B.S. degree in a technical field is preferred, and NRC issued SRO license is highly desirable.
• Experience: A minimum of 15 years of commercial nuclear power plant is required. In-depth understanding of nuclear concepts, principles, and theories including nuclear power plant operations and maintenance, and startup and commissioning is required.  Experience in startup and commissioning of an Advanced Nuclear power plant is highly desirable.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required to: sit and stand; walk; bend; use hands to operate office equipment; climb ladders; use hands to operate hand tools, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. 

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits: 

The target pay range for this position is $144,055 - $173,859 annually.  The full pay range is $129,152 - $202,008.   

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. 

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page:  Employee Benefits | NuScale Power