Nuclear Performance Improvement Specialist I, II, or III

Dominion Energy • SURRY, VA

7d • $58,700 - $118,100

About The Position

Dominion Energy is hiring a Nuclear Performance Improvement Specialist at level I, II, or III. The position supports safe and efficient nuclear power plant operations by implementing performance-monitoring processes and procedures and improving human-performance and corrective-action processes. The scope and independence of work vary by level, from routine developmental assignments at level I, through fully proficient work at level II, to complex senior-level work, project leadership, and serving as a resource to less experienced colleagues at level III.

Responsibilities across the series include coordinating the station human performance program; identifying and analyzing human-performance trends and events; maintaining the corrective action and operating experience programs; and conducting or supporting root-cause analyses, self-assessments, benchmarks, and work observations. The role also maintains key performance indicators, reviews industry operating experience, and creates human-performance communications. More senior specialists coordinate and facilitate these programs with greater independence, including mentoring department coordinators, screening condition reports, determining significance, and working with management and industry organizations.

The position requires completion of a root-cause training class as part of the job. The role may involve travel up to 25%, operating machinery up to 25%, and work in an office environment 51–75%. Relocation assistance is not offered. Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Level I: 0–2 years of relevant experience in a directly related field; a related bachelor's degree is preferred. In lieu of the preferred bachelor's degree, a related associate's degree and 2+ years of directly related experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 4+ years of directly related experience, may qualify.
• Level II: 2+ years of directly related or relevant technical nuclear experience, demonstrating general knowledge of plant systems and operations, human-performance fundamentals, and working knowledge of the corrective action system. A bachelor's degree is preferred; alternatives are a related associate's degree and 4+ years of directly related experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 6+ years of directly related experience.
• Level III: 5+ years of relevant experience in a directly related field, demonstrating considerable knowledge of nuclear plant systems and operations, human-performance fundamentals, the corrective action system, and relevant technical nuclear experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred; alternatives are a related associate's degree and 7+ years of directly related experience, or a high school diploma/GED and 9+ years of directly related experience.
• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred level of education. Preferred disciplines include biology, chemistry, computer engineering, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, and physics; other disciplines may be substituted.
• Completion of a root-cause training class is required as part of the job.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; technical writing and report-preparation ability appropriate to the level.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Organizational and project-management skills appropriate to the level.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, respond to multiple tasks and changing priorities, and process information efficiently.
• Analytical and abstract-thinking skills, a questioning attitude, and problem-solving ability.
• Conflict-resolution and work-observation skills are desired at level I and required or expected at levels II and III.
• Level II requires intermediate root-cause analysis skills and the ability to influence others without formal authority.
• Level III requires the ability to perform root-cause analysis, assist less experienced team members, and influence others without formal authority.
• Some knowledge of nuclear plant systems and operations and human-performance fundamentals is desired at level I; working knowledge of the corrective action system database is to be gained.

Nice To Haves

• Level I: Preferred bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Level I: Some knowledge of nuclear plant systems and operations and human-performance fundamentals.
• Level I: Prior conflict-resolution and work-observation experience.
• Level II: Preferred bachelor's degree.
• Level III: Preferred bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Preferred disciplines include biology, chemistry, computer engineering, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, and physics; other disciplines may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Implement nuclear power plant performance-monitoring processes and procedures designed to support safe and efficient operations.
• Coordinate the station human performance program; identify, evaluate, and report human-performance trends and events; and develop and implement improvements.
• Support or maintain the corrective action program, including assisting personnel with its use, screening condition reports, assigning corrective actions, monitoring progress, and ensuring conditions are adequately addressed.
• Participate in or facilitate root-cause analyses and self-assessment teams on corrective-action cases.
• Collect and analyze human-performance and key performance indicator data, identify trends, and recommend or initiate corrective actions when adverse trends are found.
• Coordinate the station work observation program and create and distribute human-performance communications such as newsletters and presentations.
• Maintain the station self-assessment and benchmark program and conduct or assist with informal and formal self-assessments and benchmark activities at the site and fleet-wide.
• Coordinate the self-evaluation program and, at higher levels, prepare station self-evaluation meeting presentations.
• Maintain the station operating experience program and coordinate reviews of industry operating experience.
• Assist with or prepare industry operating experience reports and coordinate or host INPO webcasts and on-site activities, as applicable to level.
• Mentor department human performance coordinators at higher levels and assist less experienced team members.
• Perform administrative duties as required by the department.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• Vacation
• Retirement plans, including 401(k) contributions and matching
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level