Manager Ops Training

STP Nuclear Operating Company•Wadsworth, TX

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage, direct and coordinate an accredited Operations Training organization and additional training programs to provide operators who are trained to monitor and efficiently operate the nuclear plant within guidelines, regulatory, accreditation and non-accredited, and nuclear insurance requirements.

Requirements

Ten years’ experience associated with power production which includes the following: four years combined training and experience required to obtain an SRO license, and three years training experience which may be obtained either as an instructor or another position with operator training responsibilities (Required).
Current or previously held SRO license in a Pressure Water Reactor (PWR) plant (Required).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field (e.g. physics, chemistry) (Preferred)
Without the above, a high school diploma or GED with completion of a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license training program may be considered.
3 Years of previous supervisory or managerial experience. (Preferred)
Accreditation as a Shift Operations Supervisor or Operations Training Supervisor (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Manage the Operations and Fire Brigade Programs to ensure the content is technically accurate, educationally effective, and continually updated by the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process to provide training sufficient for site personnel to perform their job functions, and to ensure programmatic adequacy to satisfy regulatory, accreditation, nuclear insurance, and site management requirements.
Ensure required training records are prepared, reviewed for accuracy and completeness, and forwarded for retention per procedures to attest to adequate training of personnel to perform their job functions.
Manage a process at the site to interface with the NRC and provide requested materials, evaluation instruments and support for NRC examinations; prepare and forward NRC license and renewal applications, license notifications; and track licensed operator medical qualifications to comply with NRC requirements under 10CFR55 and NUREG-1021.
Report significant events to appropriate management in a factual and concise manner.
Remain cognizant of activities and results from applicable industry groups, industry standards, and professional society programs, as assigned by management.
Staff organizations with necessary qualified personnel and ensure replacement planning through rotational assignments and training.
Implement Company and Station policies and procedures.
Oversee department’s CAP program. Establish timeline to close open items.
Coordinate and chair meetings with departments, management and executive personnel.
Actively participate in the recruitment and hiring of candidates into the Operations training programs.
Ability to perform in the manager role for Outage projects and ERO position assignments and Other as assigned.
Ensures development plans are in place and followed.
Perform personnel activities for direct reports (promotions, salary changes, counseling, performance appraisals).
Prepares and delivers oral and written communications relating to work group and station activities (e.g., reports, presentations, department meetings).
Monitors work group reports and recommendations to assure evaluations, assessments and support are effectively developed and communicated.
Develops and maintains appropriate technical expertise within the work group to ensure adequate talent to perform meaningful assessments and program oversight.
Represents department/company on internal work teams and committees and with external entities.
Understands and implements company policies.
Knowledge of Company policies and procedures and technical specifications.
Maintains fiscal records and procedures of the department to ensure the effective and efficient operations.
Understands and manages to financial and budget targets. Incorporates financial analysis into strategic decisions.
Proactively monitors and interprets ongoing financial performance and responds strategically.
Incorporates financial analysis into strategic decisions and takes accountability for financial decisions within area.
Accept ERO position as needed.
Accept outage position as needed.
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.
Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.