Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Holtec Decommissioning International (HDI) is currently seeking an Emergency Preparedness Specialist to join the Palisades Nuclear Plant team in Covert, MI.

We are proud of our reputation for professional and technical excellence, and we recognize that the key to upholding that reputation resides in the excellence of our employees. We are looking for talent who brings value to the organization and contributes to advancing our business and reputation.

Palisades Nuclear Power Plant may soon 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 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.



JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to communicate technical information, concepts, and ideas verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in PC word processing and spreadsheet applications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position:
B.S. Degree in Engineering or other related science degree generally associated with power plant operations or equivalent experience.

Minimum experience required of the position:
0 to 6 years commercial or military nuclear experience or equivalent related industry experience.



Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:
Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation.


Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position:
None

ANSI Required: No

HDI 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. HDI is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.