Corrective Action Program Coordinator (Nuclear Specialist - Nuclear Specialist, Staff)

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for coordinating activities associated with performance improvement programs, specifically within the Corrective Action Program (CAP) software. The position involves completing various CAP assignments, including higher-level evaluations such as Trend, Cause, INPO Event Report (INPO) Evaluations, and Effectiveness Reviews. The coordinator will also lead or participate in self-assessments and benchmarking activities, maintain knowledge of industry trends in performance and process improvement, and facilitate the Engineering Responsible Group Screening (RGS) for daily review of Condition Reports. Additionally, the role requires processing screened items in the CAP software and interacting cross-functionally with other departments in the Initial Screening Committee and Work Assessment Group. This position is posted in a range, and offers will be made based on candidate qualifications.

Requirements

Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Broad knowledge of nuclear standards, policies and procedures.
Demonstrates problem solving skills.
Bachelor degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Biology or Chemistry Or Associate Degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited school with 5 years nuclear experience Or high school diploma / GED with 9 years of experience in the nuclear industry (for Nuclear Specialist/ Salary Grade 7).
Bachelor degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Biology or Chemistry Or Associate Degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited school with 8 years nuclear experience Or high school diploma / GED with 12 years of experience in the nuclear industry (for Nuclear Specialist, Senior/ Salary Grade 8).
Bachelor degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Biology or Chemistry Or Associate Degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited school with 11 years nuclear experience Or high school diploma / GED with 15 years of experience in the nuclear industry (for Nuclear Specialist, Staff/ Salary Grade 9).
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience in nuclear Performance Improvement and/or Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct activities associated with performance improvement programs, including accurate navigation of Corrective Action Program software.
Complete all types of corrective action program assignments, including higher level evaluations (Trend, Cause, INPO Event Report (INPO) Evaluations, Effectiveness Reviews), as qualified.
Lead or participate on self-assessments and benchmarking activities across multiple disciplines and cross-functionally.
Maintain knowledge of current industry trends in performance and process improvement through networking activities, participation on conference calls, industry meetings, and assessments at other stations.
Facilitate Engineering Responsible Group Screening (RGS) for daily review of newly initiated Condition Reports.
Process the items screened in the Engineering RGS in the CAP software.
Interact cross-functionally with all other departments in Initial Screening Committee and Work Assessment Group.
Responsible to the assigned supervisor to perform work activities and projects requiring the application of technical knowledge in a safe, cost effective and efficient way.
Coordinates work activities of others within work group, team or those external to the company including contractors, or vendors to complete routine activities.
Demonstrates competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle outages/projects/assignments of moderate complexity.
Exhibits ability in the use of specifications and standards, codes and regulations in the application of equipment, materials, and tools utilized on the outage/project/assignment.
Demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and/or outage/project schedule.
Participates in the planning of outages/projects/assignments.
Proficient in use of scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities.
Demonstrates ability to work beyond routine assignments by solving problems of moderate complexity.
Develops, reviews or presents technical reports such as improvement requisitions, studies and analysis, clearly, concisely and effectively.