Corrective Action Program and Performance Improvement Specialist

TerraPower·Kemmerer, WY, USA·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

TerraPower seeks a Corrective Action Program and Performance Improvement Specialist to manage day-to-day operations of the Kemmerer Power Station CAP, including software implementation, process development, and data analysis to support the Natrium Demonstration Project. This is a critical role for a new advanced reactor facility requiring 5+ years of nuclear CAP development and management experience, with expertise in issue identification, cause analysis, trend analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

—Develop and execute a plan for configuring and implementing the Kemmerer Power Station (KPS) CAP software
—Develop and maintain processes and standards for the KPS corrective action program
—Coordinate with other departments for cross-discipline support of software and CAP development
—Use smart procedures or other software-based support tools to develop and maintain the Corrective Action Program
—Identify existing industry guidance for processes that can be adopted with minimal modifications to meet KPS goals
—Use industry practices to develop high-quality procedures which minimize risk of safety or human performance events
—Engage with industry peers, 3rd party vendors, NEI, EPRI, and other organizations to find innovative methods and technologies for developing and using software and AI in the Corrective Action Program
—Ensure Corrective Action Program in Software complies with company standards, NRC regulations, and other codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
—Monitor, track, and identify trends for corrective action data to provide performance improvements
—Develop and maintain status reports as directed
—Facilitate CAP/PI screening committee meetings
—Coordinate and participate in self-assessments, critiques, and benchmarking activities
—Manage and maintain the operating experience program
—Monitor and maintain the site performance indicators

Qualifications

—5 years' experience in working in the development and management of software-based corrective action programs with at least 3 years' experience specific to software implementation
—5 years' experience with implementing or using a Nuclear Corrective Action Program
—High level of knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and terminology
—Prior experience in Corrective Action programs
—Experience with interpreting relevant nuclear information and standards in strict procedural and regulatory compliance
—Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
—Experience with smart procedures or other software-based procedure tools
—Excellent technical writing and communication skills
—Attention to detail and aspiration for procedural excellence
—Cause analysis training and/or certification
—High degree of trust and integrity with ability to openly communicate and foster teamwork
—Ability to adapt well to emergent changes due to changes in plant design, procedures, or other challenges associated with design, construction, and commissioning of a new nuclear power plant
—Meet minimum education and experience criteria per ANSI/ANS 3.1 qualification requirements