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Work Management Director

Energy Northwest

  • Richland, WA
  • Today
  • $192,178–$240,223 Per Year

Highlights

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university and 10 years work experience in the operating, maintenance, or engineering organizations at a commercial nuclear power plant; OR a high school diploma or GED and 18 years work experience in the operating, maintenance, or engineering organizations at a commercial nuclear power plant; OR an associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university and 14 years work experience in the operating, maintenance, or engineering organizations at a commercial nuclear power plant. As a regional leader in clean energy generation and public power solutions, Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear power facility.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRichland, WA
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Salary$192,178–$240,223 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1957

Description

Richland, WA

Full time

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GENERAL SUMMARY


Provides continuity, management, oversight, and direction of the Work Control and Outage organizations including responsibility for managing the performance of the Outage Manager and the Work Control Manager.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES


Direct the online work execution process. Identify process problems and implement corrective actions to address those problems in a timely manner.


Participate in various senior management committees and forums (e.g., Trek to Excellence, ITPRC, Plant Health Committee, Senior Site ALARA Committee, etc.)


Direct refueling outage preparation, planning, and scheduling while ensuring the status of these activities is accurately communicated to the management team.


Participate in key meetings, business planning, budget meetings, and performance review meetings. Fulfill managerial responsibilities regarding assigned staff (e.g., employee development, compensation, performance reviews, etc.). Ensure consistent and effective work force practices through assigned supervisors and functions.


Direct the preparation, planning, and scheduling of non-refueling outages (forced, planned, down powers) of current cycle.


Oversee Online and Outage Risk Management programs to ensure safe plant operations.


Identify and implement industry best practices and programs. Modify Work Management and Outage processes to attain and maintain top quartile performance at the station.


Perform routine monitoring and appraisal of the effectiveness of Work Control and Outage processes. Provide feedback to management regarding performance and recommendations for improvement.


REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE


Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university and 10 years work experience in the operating, maintenance, or engineering organizations at a commercial nuclear power plant;


OR a high school diploma or GED and 18 years work experience in the operating, maintenance, or engineering organizations at a commercial nuclear power plant ;


OR an associate’s degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university and 14 years work experience in the operating, maintenance, or engineering organizations at a commercial nuclear power plant.


DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Active or previous SRO license, SRO certification, or BWR Management Certification. If selected candidate does not meet this, he/she must attend and satisfactorily complete the next Management Cert class provided by EN. This requirement may be waived by the Site Vice President.


Pay Range


$192,178.00 - $240,223.00 Annual


The salary listed represents the pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications.


Incentive Compensation


This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.


Benefits


Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.


EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.


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Current Energy Northwest employees must apply through the Jobs Hub on Workday.


As a regional leader in clean energy generation and public power solutions, Energy Northwest develops, owns and operates a diverse mix of electricity generating resources, including hydro, solar, battery storage and wind projects – and the Northwest’s only nuclear power facility. Energy Northwest is a Washington state joint operating agency comprised of public power member utilities, serving more than 1.5 million customers. The agency continually explores new generation projects and solutions to meet its members’ needs.

About Company

Energy Northwest produces reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible electric power and delivers it to Northwest public power utilities at the cost of production. Formed as a joint operating agency in 1957, the organization was created to serve the needs of public power by producing reliable, low-cost electricity while promoting public power activities in the region. Today the joint operating agency membership includes nearly every public power utility district in the state and several municipalities. The agency owns and operates four electricity generating facilities: White Bluffs Solar Station, Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project, Nine Canyon Wind Project and Columbia Generating Station (nuclear energy facility). Energy Northwest also provides operations and maintenance services for generating facilities owned by other utilities, and develops new power generation facilities to meet growing demand. Oversight of Energy Northwest operations is provided by an 11-member executive board and a board of directors comprising one representative from each member utility. The agency’s vision is to be the region's leader in energy generation and public power solutions through sustained excellence in performance. To achieve its vision, Energy Northwest works to understand and meet the energy needs of its members – the Washington state public power utilities who serve nearly 1.5 million ratepayers. Meeting the goal means measuring current performance while looking for solutions to meet the region’s future energy needs. The vision calls for a strong power portfolio, including a variety of electricity generating operations and professional and technical services. The agency’s mission is to provide our public power members and regional ratepayers with safe, reliable and cost-effective power. Energy Northwest member utilities and employees are the agency’s primary stakeholders. They serve the ratepayers of the Pacific Northwest through our members and the Bonneville Power Administration. To best serve the ratepayers, we strive to provide reliable power and other energy services to the region at the least cost, while protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of our employees and the public.

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