Nuclear Procedures Writer II/III

Job Summary

Nuclear Procedures Writer II

This fully functional level applies operational knowledge to create, maintain or revise work standards and procedures which support nuclear plant operations, programs, and work practices.

• Evaluates the feasibility of requested or proposed changes, and analyzes documents as to their applicability to nuclear operations.
• Researches technical manuals, vendor specifications, plant diagrams, design documents, station policies and regulatory requirements to obtain additional information and ensure the safe operation of equipment, procedure flow and workability, and adherence to regulatory requirements and writers guidelines.
• Researches commitments with regulatory agencies that may impact new or existing procedures.
• Performs plant walkdowns as needed, using observation findings, reviews, assesses, develops, and maintains human factors standards, procedures, and aids for technical and administrative procedures.
• Reviews and approves proposed changes to procedures and standards based upon human factors principles and effectiveness to ensure compliance with company and nuclear regulatory guidelines and requirements, makes recommendations for improvement. Presents procedures changes to SNSOC.
• Procedural changes and work priorities subject to review by the Nuclear Coordinator or supervisor. Coordinates reviews, comment resolution, and approvals of procedures with user departments and management.
• Assist in the technical analysis, evaluation and scope of interdisciplinary procedural problems.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced writers and may participate in peer documentation review to ensure procedural consistency.
• May develop training modules required to implement approved standards and procedures.

Nuclear Procedures Writer III

• Negotiates and resolves issues between managers, stations and corporate groups when controversial changes are requested.
• Develops schedules and defines scope for administrative and technical procedure changes and manages writing schedules to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Reviews and determines scope of change process packages; evaluates the feasibility of requested or proposed changes and analyzes documents as to their applicability to nuclear operations.
• Coordinates with Nuclear Licensing and regulatory agencies to ensure latest commitments are incorporated in procedures.
• Provides input to Nuclear Procedures Coordinator regarding the development and maintenance of Procedural Guide.
• Maintains contacts with utility peers to ensure awareness of industry trends and innovations.
• Provides interpretation/clarification of procedures to auditors and regulators during audits and assessments.
• Responds to procedural deficiencies, research, develops and maintains nuclear standards and administrative procedures involving diverse/ board station and corporate disciplines.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Nuclear Procedures Writer II

• 2+ years directly related experience.
• Associate degree or completion of technical program in nuclear operations required.
• Demonstrated nuclear operations knowledge (e.g. Non-licensed control room operator, current/inactive RO or SRO license).
• Previous work experience preparing and writing descriptive copy using publishing tools and writer guidelines, and verifying documentation, both orally and visually.
• Technical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical literature and documents.
• Computer and keyboarding skills desired.
• Skilled in prioritizing work assignments and responding to craft or departmental questions to communicate and/or determine impact of changes on procedures.
• Ability to effectively provide feedback to operational/work units.

Nuclear Procedures Writer III

• 5+ years in Instrument & Controls maintenance or procedure writing, plus experience with FrameMaker.
• Leadership skills, ability to analyze issue quickly and assess risk.
• Ability to prioritize and assign work, and to serve as a technical resource to others.
• Demonstrates strong customer service orientation and high degree of ownership.
• Skilled in use of computer and procedure writing software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills demonstrated ability to meet with all levels of management, and to effectively represent and negotiate issues and concerns.
• Requirements of Nuclear Procedures Writer II

Education Requirements

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

Associate 

Preferred Discipline(s):  Instrument & Controls, Technical Training

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

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Completion of Plant Access and Radiation Worker Training

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description