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Startup and Commissioning Procedure Writer 4
- NuScale Power (Houston, TX)
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NOTE: This position is available for full-time remote work within the contiguous United States with priority for those able to work from our Oregon, Texas, or Tennessee office locations.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Startup & Commissioning Procedure Writer 4 will support the NuScale Power Project by developing and coordinating administrative, testing and operating procedures for a nuclear power plant. This role involves collaboration with various departments and external organizations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to enhance commissioning efficiency. In this position, the procedure writer will work with limited supervision to analyze, design, and develop documents. The Procedure Writer will work with a highly collaborative group. Applies comprehensive level knowledge of operational engineering principles, techniques, and practices and has broad knowledge of a wide range of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ The scope of the Senior Startup & Commissioning Procedure Writer position is to provide technical writing support to the NuScale Services business unit.
+ Responsible for design and development of new and revised plant procedures in support of commissioning and operation of the NuScale Power Project.
+ Prepares system turnover packages following project procedures, including reviewing system testing documentation.
+ Interface with Subject Matter Experts (SME's) as necessary during all phases of new or revised procedure development. Expected to use appropriate questioning techniques to gather the information needed to generate procedure documents.
+ Responsible for reviewing proposed procedure changes in order to ensure the changes accurately reflect new requirements, and to also identify their impact on existing procedures.
+ Follow specific training and writer's guidance to ensure procedures format, order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology provide ease of use.
+ Prioritize tasks for the day based on due dates and procedural timelines.
+ Ensure administrative and process implementation procedures comply with company standards, NRC regulations, INPO accreditation criteria, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
+ Use industry practices to develop high-quality procedures which minimize risk of safety or human performance events.
+ Execute other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.
+ Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
+ Oral/written communication : Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Able to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
+ Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
+ Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events. Working on a test facility will require periodically working non-standard shifts.
+ Dependability: Responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
+ Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
+ Safety Culture : Adheres to the corporate safety culture and models safe behavior and influences peers to meet high standards.
+ Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:
+ Education: Minimum of a B.S. degree in a technical field is required. Alternatively, an additional 4 years ( 12 years total) of directly applicable full-time nuclear plant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
+ Experience: A minimum of eight ( 8 ) years of applicable full-time working experience in Nuclear Power Plant Construction, procedure writing, Nuclear Power Plant Commissioning, or Initial Power Plant Operation is required. Experience with developing and executing testing procedures and compliance documentation which meets NQA-1 requirements is highly desirable. Must have proven expertise in reviewing, editing, and finalizing documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established procedures. Must be proficient with current standards with regard to procedure preparation and requirements. Other preferred experience includes:
+ NRC issued SRO license is highly desirable.
+ Reactor Operator license or SRO Certification.
+ Procedure Professional Association (PPA) Writer Certification.
+ High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology.
+ Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+ Self-starter who can develop innovative solutions with minimal supervision.
+ Industry Requirements : Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
+ Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
+ The employee frequently is required to: sit and stand; walk; bend; use hands to operate office equipment; climb ladders; use hands to operate hand tools, and reach with hands and arms.
+ Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
+ Ability to lift 15 to 20 lbs. packages.
Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.
NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status. Pay and Benefits:
The target pay range for this position is $124,400 - $150,138 annually. The full pay range is $111,531 - $174,446 annually.
At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.
For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power (https://www.nuscalepower.com/en/about/careers/employee-benefits)
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