INPO sets the global standard in nuclear safety by demanding excellence of ourselves and expecting it of others. We recruit, develop, grow and retain passionate, driven people who make a meaningful difference across INPO and the global nuclear power industry.

Currently, we are looking for a Senior Evaluator, Plant Operations to join our team

The Senior Evaluator in Plant Operations leads monitoring, evaluation and assistance activities for nuclear power stations in their assigned functional area, interacting with utility personnel, INPO/WANO management, and industry professional groups.

Essential Functions

• Act as lead Operations evaluator on plant evaluations, WANO peer reviews, and assistance visits as described in the Evaluation Manual
• Identify and analyze problems with plant operations
• Assess plant performance in the operator fundamentals and operational focus areas
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing with all levels of the utility personnel, including operations management
• Lead the facilitation of plant operations working meetings
• Lead in evaluation, assistance and managing of plant operations initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of Operations best practices
• Advanced knowledge in the operating experience and industry trends in Operations
• Advanced knowledge of the U.S. nuclear utility industry
• Advanced knowledge of the Evaluation process and nuclear plants
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the INPO Guidelines documents

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (listen, speak, write)
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent presentation and meeting facilitation skills
• Excellent conflict management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent decision making skills
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent cultural sensitivity skills
• Excellent data entry and records maintenance skills
  

Abilities

• Ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
• Ability to handle multiple duties and emergent work in a professional, timely manner
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams/groups
• Ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional relationships
• Ability to set goals and determine how to accomplish defined results
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of industry concepts, practices and procedures
• Ability to effectively use and manage technology

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

Education

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers’ License
• SRO Certification

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physical science or other related area
• Five years of INPO/WANO evaluation experience
• Navy nuclear training
• Previous SRO License

Experience

Required

• Three years nuclear plant, design engineering, system engineering, or similar experience
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Two years operations shift manager experience

Preferred

• Five years nuclear plant, design engineering, system engineering, or similar experience
• Five years of supervisory experience
• Superintendent of shift operations or operations manager experience

Behaviors and Assessments

• Employment is dependent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test.
• This position may require obtaining unescorted access status.
• This position requires direct or indirect access to certain export-controlled technology, for which INPO may be required to obtain an export license in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations. If an export license is required, any offer of employment at INPO for this position is contingent upon receipt of the export license or authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)