VP, Nuclear Development - New Nuclear

Energy Northwest•Richland, WA

About The Position

Serve as a key member of the Energy Services & Development (ES&D) management team, which determines the strategic direction, operating philosophy, and internal policy of the organization. Provide leadership in the area of responsibility by creating challenging expectations, improving staff effectiveness, and giving timely and effective feedback. The Vice President Nuclear Development – New Nuclear reports directly to the SVP/Chief Commercial Officer. This position is responsible for Energy Northwest's (EN’s) portfolio of nuclear development projects. This includes responsibility for business development activities, planning and execution of multi-billion-dollar new nuclear facilities, and contracted activities for public utility districts and nuclear technology developers (e.g., site characterization, licensing, nuclear program development, etc.).

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science, from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 15 years progressive management/leadership experience, including preparing and delivering oral presentations to board levels and to internal/external organizations.
Previous experience with large ($40M+) engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management direction with the creation of the vision, strategic objectives, and key business initiatives for Nuclear Development.
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.
Managing vendors and supplemental personnel to the highest industry standards
Create an awareness of identifying project efficiencies and cost reduction methods to achieve our strategic goals for cost of power.
Further safety and environmental protection awareness and achieve the goals identified in our strategic plan.
Develop current and future leaders through succession planning, use of developmental plans, and active monitoring and coaching.
Work to eliminate organizational barriers, which limit our successes.
Ensure proper engagement and coordination with appropriate EN corporate and Columbia Generating Station organizations and leadership.
Support employee development through various development processes, including creating individual developmental plans based on feedback from the Leadership Assessments and other tools.
When designated, act for and successfully discharge the duties and responsibilities of others at the Vice President level or higher.
Participate in industry groups such as EPRI, NEI, and PNUCC.
Interface with prominent stakeholders, including leadership of public utility districts, the EN executive board, and technology vendor executives.
Manage financial consultants and other contractors for new nuclear power plants.

Benefits

Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Childcare subsides
Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Supplemental life insurances
Credit monitoring/identity theft insurance
Personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year
Nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year
Personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.