What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Evaluator, Plant Operations position at INPO?
Summary of Purpose:
Leads monitoring, evaluation and assistance activities for nuclear power stations in their assigned functional area, interacting with utility personnel, INPO/WANO management, and industry professional groups.
Essential Functions
- Acts as lead Operations evaluator on WANO peer reviews as described in the WANO-AC Manual for Conducting Peer Reviews
- Acts as lead Operations evaluator for baseline interactions and visits supporting continuum activities per the WANO-AC Performance Continuum Manual
- Identifies and analyzes problems with plant operations
- Assesses plant performance in the operator fundamentals and operational focus areas
- Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of the utility personnel, including operations management
- Leads the facilitation of plant operations working meetings
- Leads in evaluation, assistance and management of plant operations initiatives
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- In depth, comprehensive knowledge of plant operations functional area
- In depth, comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. nuclear utility industry
- Advance proficiency in solving complex and multifaceted problems using data, trend, and analysis to inform decision making
- Advanced ability to use research, analysis, and stakeholder feedback to influence and execute strategies while remaining up-to-date with industry regulations and compliance standards
- Advanced communication skills used to drive organization change initiatives and convey complex ideas and strategies in a clear and compelling manner to stakeholders
- Advanced ability to work independently as well as in teams/groups, in an effort to align long-term organizational strategies
- Advanced ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information
- Advanced skills in building and maintaining positive relationships, handling complex conflicts with key stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with INPO’s mission
- Advanced knowledge of INPO/WANO policies, practices and procedures
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification
Preferred
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physical science or other related area
- Five years of INPO/WANO evaluation experience
- Navy nuclear training
- Department Single Point of Contact (DSPOC) certification
Experience
Required
- Six or more years of professional work experience
- Four or more years of operations shift manager experience
Preferred
- Seven years of supervisory experience
- Three total years of additional experience in maintenance, engineering, and/or work management
- Superintendent of shift operations, operations manager, or director experience
Additional Requirements
Work Context
- Must be able to work prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to work under minimal supervision
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds
Behaviors and Assessments/Additional Requirements
- All INPO employees are expected to abide by behavioral expectations as outlined in INPO’s Core Values, Team Effectiveness Attributes, and Leadership Effectiveness Attributes
- Employment is dependent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test
- This position may require obtaining unescorted access status
- This position requires direct or indirect access to certain export-controlled technology, for which INPO may be required to obtain an export license in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations. If an export license is required, any offer of employment at INPO for this position is contingent upon receipt of the export license or authorization
