Nuclear Outage Specialist
Dominion Energy
Nuclear Outage Specialist
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
**Job Summary**
A Nuclear Outage Specialist is needed for the Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) effort at Surry Power Station. Primary responsibilities will be planning and coordinating outage and non-outage scopes for projects in the SLR portfolio, interfacing between the project teams and the station departments, and supporting project implementation scopes as needed. SLR projects implement major modifications, replacements, and upgrades to existing nuclear power plant structures, systems, and components.
This position will plan, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of SLR projects. They will work closely with the Project Managers to ensure the Design Changes are implemented with safety as the highest priority while focusing on the work scope, schedule, and budget criteria. Participate in the Outage Focus Team (OFT) meetings and the Outage Integration Team (OIT) meetings. This position may also be assigned to an Outage Control Center (OCC) Coordination position to provide project update information to senior management during outages. Oversee, coordinate and monitor field activities during construction and project implementation. Coordinate station and vendor support for SLR projects and design changes during both online and outage periods. Lead team of planners and schedulers to create work orders for SLR project work and integrate vendor and project schedules into station refueling outage master schedule. Provide weekly nuclear fleet status updates; identify and discuss pertinent real-time Condition Report OE with the SLR Project Management group. Participate in planning activities to include walkdowns, work order development, schedule development, and implementation details. Identifies work that can be completed in advance of scheduled refueling outages (e.g., erection of scaffolds, temporary structures, temp power, etc.). Support the SLR logistics and site infrastructure plan. If assigned, coordinates material and equipment laydown plan for the yard and the containment building. Work with the Outage & Planning (O&P) department to identify critical and near critical path activities and make recommendations to limit impact to outages. Provide input into the development of detailed outage and project schedules, including dates, duration, work scope, manpower, and budget information. Develop schedules for SLR outage related activity to ensure the projects are properly resourced to meet the implementation goals. Support procedure development and tract status prior to outages to ensure implementation procedures are reviewed and approved prior to field activities. Initiated Outage Scope Change Requests (OSCR) before, and during the outages to ensure scope changes are properly scheduled and reviewed for risk. Review SLR work orders for any required Post Modification Testing (PMT) requirements. Identify and coordinate special plant conditions required to perform work orders during outages. Track recovery plan action items to completion. Track challenge review board action items to completion. Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the SLR Supervisor of Nuclear Construction.
**Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience**
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
7 years of technical nuclear experience
Prior outage scheduling, maintenance, engineering, or other technical experience required.
Prefer some knowledge of company software and systems used for scheduling outages, including p6 scheduling software. Has lifting and rigging knowledge. Skills/Abilities: detail oriented, planning, organizational skills. Has ability to inspire trust and generate rapport with individuals from different departments. Prefer Power Station experience supporting nuclear plant outages.
Additional KSA's
• Nuclear Power Station experience supporting plant refueling outages or construction.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Personnel computer experience including DocTop, Microsoft Office Suite, Plant Asset Management System (PAMS), Maximo, Documentum, ESOMS, SAP.
• Has ability to inspire trust and generate rapport with individuals from different departments to successfully implement projects.
• Ability to prioritize work and participate on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred: knowledge of company software and systems used for scheduling development, including Primavera-6 (P6) scheduling software and the Maximo work order planning software.
**Education Requirements**
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering; Maintenance; Work Management
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
**Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description**
**Working Conditions**
Cold Up to 25%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Outdoors Up to 25%
**Other Working Conditions**
**Test Description**
No Testing Required
**Export Control**
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
**Other Information**
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.
**Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion Energy**
**There are many reasons to work at Dominion Energy, but below are the top three reasons employees have shared with us. Click on each of the links to learn more!**
**About Dominion Energy**
**I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.**
**I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.**
**We're transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We're shaping the future of energy in America.**
**Join us!**
Facts:
·17,000 employees
·Headquarters: Richmond, VA
·16 states in the US
·$100 billion of assets
·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community
**Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050**
**Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050. Learn more at**
**Nearest Major Market:** Richmond
**Job Segment:** Testing, Nuclear, Nuclear Engineering, Power Plant, Maintenance Engineer, Technology, Energy, Engineering
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email
All Jobs from Dominion Energy