Startup and Commissioning Procedure Writer 4

NuScale Power, LLC•Houston, TX

2d•$124,400 - $150,138•Remote

About The Position

The Startup & Commissioning Procedure Writer 4 will support the NuScale Power Project by developing and coordinating administrative, testing and operating procedures for a nuclear power plant. This role involves collaboration with various departments and external organizations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to enhance commissioning efficiency. In this position, the procedure writer will work with limited supervision to analyze, design and develop documents. The Procedure Writer will work with a highly collaborative group. Applies comprehensive level knowledge of operational engineering principles, techniques, and practices and has broad knowledge of a wide range of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulations. The scope of the Senior Startup & Commissioning Procedure Writer position is to provide technical writing support to the NuScale Services business unit.

Requirements

Education: Minimum of a B.S. degree in a technical field is required. Alternatively, an additional 4 years (12 years total) of directly applicable full-time nuclear plant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of applicable full-time working experience in Nuclear Power Plant Construction, procedure writing, Nuclear Power Plant Commissioning, or Initial Power Plant Operation is required.
Must have proven expertise in reviewing, editing, and finalizing documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established procedures.
Must be proficient with current standards with regard to procedure preparation and requirements.
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Self-starter who can develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
The employee frequently is required to: sit and stand; walk; bend; use hands to operate office equipment; climb ladders; use hands to operate hand tools, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
Ability to lift 15 to 20 lbs. packages.

Nice To Haves

Experience with developing and executing testing procedures and compliance documentation which meets NQA-1 requirements is highly desirable.
NRC issued SRO license is highly desirable.
Reactor Operator license or SRO Certification.
Procedure Professional Association (PPA) Writer Certification.
High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design and development of new and revised plant procedures in support of commissioning and operation of the NuScale Power Project.
Prepares system turnover packages following project procedures, including reviewing system testing documentation.
Interface with Subject Matter Experts (SME's) as necessary during all phases of new or revised procedure development. Expected to use appropriate questioning techniques to gather the information needed to generate procedure documents.
Responsible for reviewing proposed procedure changes in order to ensure the changes accurately reflect new requirements, and to also identify their impact on existing procedures.
Follow specific training and writer's guidance to ensure procedures format, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology provide ease of use.
Prioritize tasks for the day based on due dates and procedural timelines.
Ensure administrative and process implementation procedures comply with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Use industry practices to develop high-quality procedures which minimize risk of safety or human performance events.
Execute other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Performs other duties as assigned.