Fleet Reactor Services Project Manager- Vogtle

About the role

Based at Vogtle initially with potential relocation to other sites. Reports to the Fleet Reactor Services Manager. Corporate / Fleet Support position with up to 60% travel. Responsible for successful execution of refueling outage activities assigned to reactor services, including leadership of craft reactor technicians and vendor personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee refueling outage activities such as refuel team scope, SG sludge lance, SG eddy current testing, RCP PMs, RCP seal replacements, RCP pump/motor replacement, and under-vessel scope at Hatch
• Support online work including dry cask campaigns, new fuel receipt oversight, and filling in for site supervisors/PMs during absences
• Attend outage-related meetings as RXS representative and drive excellence in outage preparations
• Shadow and learn roles of site supervisors/PMs to enable seamless work execution when filling in
• Provide oversight of craft Reactor Technicians and vendor personnel
• Recognize performance/behavioral gaps and provide effective coaching to shorten outage durations and drive cost savings
• Lead RXS activities including refueling, steam generator, and reactor coolant pump scope
• Ensure adherence to lifting and rigging standards with Advanced or Master Rigger oversight
• Plan, execute, and oversee RXS outage scope (70% of role)
• Serve as RXS representative on applicable High Impact Teams and monitor outage performance
• Support site RXS team with procedure revisions, work order preparation, tooling checks, and parts availability
• Develop outage-related administrative tools for fleet-wide use
• Manage resource needs in response to site operational needs (5% of role)
• Leverage fleet peers and industry experts to resolve issues and benchmark best practices
• Communicate technical, financial, and work progress status to corporate and site management (5% of role)
• Ensure standardization of processes based on industry best practices (20% of role)
• Conduct program self-assessments and evaluate plant activities
• Serve as subject matter expert and mentor others for knowledge transfer
• Submit improvements to refuel, SG, and RCP playbooks

Requirements

• Currently hold or ability to obtain and maintain UAA5
• 5 years of commercial nuclear plant experience required
• Technical and project management background in nuclear power preferred
• Previous experience supervising union craft personnel in a commercial plant preferred
• Ability to provide direct supervision of Reactor Services Technicians while maintaining SNC First Line Supervisor qualification
• Provide oversight of alliance partner workers and supervisors during reactor, steam generator, and reactor coolant pump activities
• Willing to be based at any SNC site based on organizational needs and travel as directed
• Previous experience providing oversight of contract personnel preferred
• Experience with refueling, SG primary/secondary inspections, RCP PMs/replacements, and under-vessel scope preferred (experience in one area required)
• Advanced Master Rigger qualified or ability to obtain qualification
• SNC OJT/TPE qualified or ability to obtain qualification
• Ability to travel up to 60% and support up to 3–5 planned outages per year
• Ability to work all shifts including night shift to support RXS scope

Leadership Requirements

• Conveys a clear vision and promotes nuclear and personnel safety
• Promotes teamwork and works through conflicts
• Ability to multitask and deliver superior results
• Holds self and others accountable for site and outage performance goals
• Assumes personal responsibility for individual and team success and shortfalls
• Performs frequent safety and human performance observations, including coaching and documentation

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and lead/supervise employees
• Effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and work in containment or on the refuel floor for extended periods up to 12 hours
• Proficient organizational and problem-solving skills with well-developed analytical skills
• Ability to work in radiological controlled areas and qualify to wear respiratory equipment including PAPRs
• Available to work callouts and maintain mental and physical fitness-for-duty