Engineering Nuclear Programs Procedure
Job ID
125589
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Nuclear
Pay Rate
$50
- $70 an hour
Location
Work from home
Talascend is currently seeking an Engineering Nuclear Programs Procedure Writer for a remote contract opportunity.
OVERVIEW:
The Engineering Nuclear Programs Procedure Writer reports directly to the Procedure Manager and is focused on development of procedures governing engineering processes and programs for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP). In this role, you will develop administrative and program procedures used by the Engineering Department that implement NRC, ASME, INPO, and EPRI programs such as inservice test and inspection, engineering change process, engineering evaluations and calculations, maintenance rule, equipment performance and reliability, predictive maintenance, NDE testing, and others. The successful candidate will integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on procedure development.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
OVERVIEW:
The Engineering Nuclear Programs Procedure Writer reports directly to the Procedure Manager and is focused on development of procedures governing engineering processes and programs for the Natrium Demonstration Project (NDP). In this role, you will develop administrative and program procedures used by the Engineering Department that implement NRC, ASME, INPO, and EPRI programs such as inservice test and inspection, engineering change process, engineering evaluations and calculations, maintenance rule, equipment performance and reliability, predictive maintenance, NDE testing, and others. The successful candidate will integrate and coordinate with other departments, project partners, regulators, and outside organizations working on procedure development.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and executes a plan for creating, organizing, and tracking the NDP Engineering procedures.
- Develops and maintains standards for implementing and streamlining Engineering processes and procedures.
- Coordinates with other departments for cross-discipline procedure reviews.
- Supports software development and testing for programs required to implement Engineering processes and procedures.
- Uses software-based support tools to develop electronic procedures.
- Conducts or obtains necessary 10CFR50 and 10CFR72.48 reviews.
- Uses industry practices to develop high-quality procedures which minimize the risk of safety or human performance events.
- Engages with industry peers, 3rd party vendors, ASME, NEI, EPRI, INPO and other organizations to find innovative methods & technologies for developing Engineering processes and procedures.
- Ensuring Engineering procedures comply with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Provides regular training and mentoring to company personnel on the processes and standards associated with developing and revising Engineering procedures.
- Incorporates information gained from INPO Significant Operating Experience Reports, NRC Circulars, Bulletins, and Information Notices, plant design changes, plant procedure changes and revisions, and new regulations, and training effectiveness reports into Engineering procedures, as applicable.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of plant design, plant operations and maintenance, disciplinary skills and techniques, commensurate with the responsibility to develop effective, high-quality procedures.
- Supervises collection and maintenance of auditable procedure development and revision records.
- Assists the Procedure Manager in establishing department goals and cost estimates that result in budgeted activities for the assigned area including specific project or subject matter areas as assigned.
- Although primary focus is Engineering processes and procedures, perform other assigned tasks that support meeting site procedure development schedules.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- BS degree in engineering.
- 10 years of commercial nuclear power plant engineering experience.
- 5 years of experience writing nuclear power plant engineering procedures.
- 3 years of experience as engineering staff responsible for developing engineering programs.
- High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology.
- Experience with interpreting relevant nuclear information and standards in strict procedural and regulatory compliance.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with smart procedures or other software-based procedure tools.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and aspiration for procedural excellence.
- Self-starter who can develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
- The successful candidate will:
- possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- understand how individual actions and decisions can positively and negatively affect the ability of the total organization to meet its requirements to regulatory agencies and to the public.
- adapt well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, plant procedures, schedule changes, or other challenges associated with the design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.