Nuclear Fleet Perform Improvement Consult

Job Summary

The Nuclear Fleet Performance Improvement Consultant is responsible to provide oversight, governance and leadership to drive station performance in the assigned functional area and is accountable to provide recommendations that will positively affect performance outcomes and improved station efficiencies and reliability.  Position reports to the Fleet Performance Improvement Functional Area Manager (CFAM). Responsibilities include systematically overseeing and routinely evaluating station and fleet performance improvement including evaluation of leader performance. Routine responsibilities also include frequent site visits, participation in department self-evaluation meetings, performance deep dives and observations of department performance both in plant and in training. The Nuclear Fleet Performance Improvement Consultant is responsible for the review and analysis of data, resulting in recommendations to better integrate plant processes, procedures, department protocols and practices, to achieve high levels of performance. Maintains frequent communication with the Peer Group, station leaders, corporate executives, and leaders to influence and establish fleet-wide actions and priorities. Works with appropriate personnel to understand and apply industry best practices and standards.

In addition to the oversight of Performance Improvement processes, the position interacts frequently with nuclear fleet programs under the Safety and Licensing program. This includes safety, licensing, CAP, fire protection, OE, and performance trending. The position will also interact with the organizational and development group for trending and evaluation of leadership, as necessary.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:
7 years of nuclear plant experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, chemistry, radiation protection, training, organizational effectiveness, performance improvement, CAP, or safety.
Experience in leadership or oversight preferred.
Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to provide oversight and assess performance of plant workers, supervisors, and leaders in performance improvement aspects.
General knowledge of performance improvements and organizational effectiveness tools.
Knowledgeable on Dominion CAP, safety, OE and trending processes and procedures
Must be an experienced, knowledgeable, and energetic professional capable of leading from a position of support and influence.
Must work closely with all levels of the organization and Peer Group Governance structure.
Working knowledge of the nuclear industry, processes, and procedures. Ability to recognize and coach to industry best practices. Familiarity with INPO continuum process is also preferred. 
Strong organizational, project management, and communications skills. 
Ability to review, analyze and compile complex technical information and develop recommendations for management. 
Solid team player with an ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines:  Business Administration, Engineering, Science

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Required:  SRO License – Unspecified (for Operations discipline)
 
For non-Operations areas: Prefer NRC SRO license (hold or have held)

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required