Emergency Planning Specialist

Holtec International • Full-time • Covert, MI • 3w ago

Position: Emergency Planning Specialist
Location: Palisades Entergy

Holtec Palisades seeks qualified applicants for the position of Emergency Planning Specialist in its Emergency Planning department based at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert, MI.

Palisades is positioned to become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to restart after previously entering the early stages of decommissioning. By joining our team, you will be part of a unique and historic undertaking for the nuclear industry and the nation!

Job Summary:
Maintains compliance with the emergency plan in accordance with guidance in federal regulations, federal guidance, industry guidance, and state and local requirements.
Key responsibilities include:

Designs, develops, and validates procedures to implement radiological emergency plan.
Serves as subject matter expert and conducts training for on-site and off-site emergency responders.
Develops drill and exercise scenarios including serving as a scenario team leader, validating exercises, testing exercise performance on replica simulator and documenting exercise objectives.
Evaluates emergency response organization performance in drills and exercises.
Maintains on and off-site emergency response facilities and equipment.
Assists off site agencies at state and local level to develop and implement emergency plans and procedures. Develops operator aids for radiological emergency response.
Conducts assessments of on and off-site radiological emergency organization performance.
Performs special reviews such as off-site dose assessment.
Supports special studies including evacuation travel time, population demographics and alert notification system effectiveness.
Conducts tests of emergency response equipment including radios, telephones, mobile telephones, radiation monitoring equipment and alert notification equipment in accordance with department surveillance procedures.
Calculates and maintains trend data to monitor Department Level and NRC regulatory performance.
Interfaces with security for integrated security/radiological emergency planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Engineering or other related science degree generally associated with power plant operations or equivalent experience.
3 years commercial or military nuclear experience or equivalent related industry experience preferred.
Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation.
Ability to communicate technical information, concepts, and ideas verbally and in writing.
Proficiency in PC word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Holtec Palisades offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, hospitalization, and other valuable voluntary options; time-off programs; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities; and an unmatched culture focused on client service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do.

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting our website: holtecinternational.com.