Site Vice President

Energy Northwest • Richland, WA

10d • $300,000 - $380,000

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Site Vice President position reports to the Executive Vice President, Chief Nuclear Officer (EVP/CNO) and serves as a key member of the senior management team, which determines the strategic direction, operating philosophy, and internal policy of the organization. GENERAL SUMMARY The Site Vice President provides leadership in the area of responsibility by creating challenging expectations, improving staff effectiveness, and giving timely and effective feedback. The Site Vice President is responsible for the management of plant activities to achieve safe, reliable, economic and effective operation of Columbia Generating Station. This position has direct responsibility and authority for all plant activities including engineering and maintenance of the plant design basis. The Site Vice President interfaces frequently with the EVP/CNO, other vice-presidents, CNSRB members, outside regulatory members, Executive Board, industry groups and station management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science from an accredited college or university.
• A record of continual learning and training.
• A minimum of 20 years progressive management/leadership experience.
• Individual must meet regulatory requirements for power station Operations Manager experience (this includes FSAR, Technical Specifications, and ANSI requirements).
• Background should include management of multi-faceted groups involved in the commercial nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management direction in support of the vision, strategic objective, and key business initiatives for Energy Northwest.
• Operate Columbia Generating Station in accordance with all regulations, procedures, and Energy Northwest agreements and policies.
• Apply and support the application of sound leadership principles and techniques.
• Personally demonstrate and place an expectation that Energy Northwest core values be continually applied in day-to-day activities.
• Optimize plant safety, reliability, and efficiency through effective processes and a motivated workforce.
• Further safety and environmental protection awareness and achieve the goals identified in our strategic plan.
• Work to eliminate organizational barriers, which limit our successes.
• Maintain a qualified and diverse staff through processes such as development and succession planning.
• Assure the efficient and timely implementation of the Emergency Plan to protect the public, environment, personnel, and capital assets by providing for assignment and training of personnel for the Emergency Response Organization.

Benefits

• Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance.
• EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees