Superintendent, Outage Services (Bfn) - 514916

Responsibilities

Superintendent, Outage Services (BFN) - 514916

Organization: TVA Nuclear

Department: Outage Services

Location: Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations

Posting Open: 06/08/2023

Posting Close: 06/14/2023 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

• This position is based onsite with required flexibility for travel of up to several weeks at a time and to Chattanooga Office Complex as needed.**

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for leading Outage Services personnel in the planning, preparation, execution, and demobilization for fleet refueling outages, dry cask campaigns, fuel handling equipment maintenance and other assigned work.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Supervisory Responsibility — Responsible for oversight of 10 to 30 Outage Services personnel at all times based on assigned area of responsibility. During outages this individual is responsible for up to 100 personnel in the execution of outage requirements.

Budget Responsibility — As applicable

Principal Accountabilities

• Interfaces with site and fleet personnel to coordinate work activities.
• Ensure that Outage Services Team is working effectively and efficiently with vendors or Alliance Partners.
• Provides reviewer functions for procedures related to refueling and equipment maintenance.
• Capture learnings, delays, and gaps in performance using the Corrective Action Program at low levels.
• Fosters development of assigned Outage Services Technicians and Supervisors.
• Ensures high standards and technical proficiency are developed and maintained.
• Responsible for leading the preparation and execution of refueling activities, dry cask campaigns, and other assigned work.
• Develops and maintains Outage Services playbooks for services provided.
• Coordinates with vendors to learn and improve TVA Outage Services,
• Supports work management T week meetings as needed to ensure refueling pre outage and outage related activities remain in the scheduled weeks, resource loaded correctly with the appropriate support groups.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor degree in a science or engineering subject or the equivalent or equivalent training and experience.

Experience – Eight years of experience in the nuclear industry including five years in a supervisory role. Previous experience in Project Management and Training Program Oversight desired . Background in nuclear reactor disassembly / reassembly and dry cask storage maintenance activities desired.

Certification/License, etc. – SRO, RO, or SRO certification desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of nuclear plant outage management standards. Must have demonstrated successful leadership skills. Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions. Must be able to travel 25 to 35 percent of the time in support of the TVA fleet.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How To Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How To Submit Documentation

• Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.

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