Nuclear Performance Assessor

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About the role

The Nuclear Performance Assessor is responsible for evaluating overall station performance by independently assessing the organization to identify problem areas where the station is not meeting targets for excellence. This position reports to the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment, who reports directly to the Vice President, Nuclear Support.

The Performance Assessor function requires an experienced senior nuclear manager with broad expertise and the ability to critically evaluate functional and cross-functional areas. The scope includes identifying shortfalls in organizational performance through monitoring and intrusive oversight, providing critical input regarding organizational weaknesses to corporate leaders up through the Vistra CEO, CNO, and CNOO.

Onsite, the Performance Assessor provides direct feedback to senior station leaders at the director level. With oversight from the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment, and Site Director of Organizational Effectiveness, the Performance Assessor has the authority to escalate unresolved issues to department managers, directors, the Plant Manager, or Site Vice President to ensure effective and timely actions.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Performance Assessment function to improve site performance.
• Review performance of functional and cross-functional areas based on priority and performance, including:
  • Meeting with Performance Improvement and NOS personnel for insights.
  • Observing in-plant activities and attending key meetings.
  • Interviewing leaders and workers to gain perspective on performance.
• Assess site performance against industry performance excellence, including:
  • 19-003 Staying on Top
  • IER 21-4 Improving Plant Reliability
  • Leadership and Team Excellence
  • Other Tier 1 documents for Training, Risk Management, and OE Excellence.
• Meet with the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment weekly and the Site Director of Organizational Effectiveness nominally on a daily basis to debrief developing issues and observations.
• Debrief directors in real time on identified shortfalls and developing gaps, including insights for improving performance and addressing issues.
• Generate reports and presentations as required, including:
  • Monthly roll-up observations.
  • Quarterly performance reports for MRM.
  • Appropriate engagements and input to the Nuclear Oversight Committee and the independent Operations Review Committee.
• Escalate issues when adequate progress is not made to resolve them, raising the level of ownership as needed (e.g., to the Director, Plant Manager, or Site Vice President).
• Interface externally with INPO and NRC.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Fleet Performance Assessment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS in a technical discipline preferred) or 6 years of service in nuclear power in various disciplines. A technical degree may supplement years of experience.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience at 1st level management.
• Broad, varied background in nuclear power with experience in three or more departments.
• Candidate should be on the "Ready Now" or "Ready 1-2 years" track for a Senior Manager position.
• Senior Reactor Operator License or Management Certification (SRO) is desired.

Key Metrics

• Organizational Effectiveness Metrics
• Industry Excellence
• Safety Excellence
• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Site IPSR ratings
• Corporate IPSR ratings

Final pay grade will be based on the applicant's experience and qualifications.