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Fire/ FLEX Marshal

Holtec International
Full-time
On-site
Covert MI
Fire/ FLEX Marshal

Holtec Decommissioning International (HDI) is currently seeking a Fire/ Flex Marshal 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

Performs the function of Contract Manager for performance of Fire and FLEX equipment preventive maintenance. Maintains the FLEX Support Guidelines. Trains Operations Personnel on FLEX Support Guidelines Performance. Evaluates operational impact of plant work on FLEX strategies. Tracks Fire and FLEX equipment allowed out of service time to ensure it meets the site-specific requirements. Evaluates Plant Modifications for Impact to Fire Protection Equipment and FLEX Strategies. Provides oversight of Fire and FLEX Equipment Preventive Maintenance Program. Monitors Industry OE regarding FLEX equipment and makes needed adjustments to the FLEX program. Ensures the ERO FSGs are technically accurate. Perform the Drill and Exercise program as required by the Fire and FLEX programs commitments.


JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Directly responsible for implementing and periodically assessing the station’s fire protection program.
  • Directly responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the fire protection program.
  • Provide oversight and training to the station fire brigade.
  • Perform periodic inspections to identify transient combustibles and ignition sources, evaluate housekeeping practices, assure the availability and readiness of all fire protection systems/equipment both active and passive.
  • Provide firefighting training for station personnel.
  • Coordinate the inspection and testing of the station’s fire protection equipment.
  • Manage transient combustibles, hot work, and fire impairments IAW station procedures.
  • Responsible for oversight of contractors performing Fire/FLEX equipment preventive maintenance. Supports plane personnel with corrective maintenance of Fire/FLEX equipment.
  • Ensures all PM results are adequately documented and entered into the station’s work management system. Notifies Shift Manager of any unsatisfactory PM results and enters condition into the corrective action program. Demonstrate leadership and initiative concerning the scheduling and execution of FLEX PMs and corrective maintenance work orders.
  • Maintains all FLEX equipment in a state of readiness including ensuring the optimum staging of equipment in the FLEX building and storage of the desired amount of FLEX equipment fuel. Provides input to the Outage Risk Assessment Team (ORAT) on the use of FLEX equipment to reduce outage risk. Coordinates pre-staging of FLEX equipment as required to minimize shutdown risk. Responsible for advocating repair/restoration of FLEX equipment to minimize out of service time. Provides recommendations of compensatory measures as required to mitigate FLEX equipment out of service impact.
  • Interfaces with NRC representatives as requested; Engineering is the primary point of contact for the NRC. Attends and supports INPO FLEX peer reviews, site visits, and E&As Engineering is the primary point of contact for the INPO.
  • Investigates and gathers facts associated with beyond design basis events. Ensures that identified beyond design basis occurrences are entered into the Corrective Action Program.
  • Maintains the site’s FLEX Support Guidelines (FSGs) up to date by incorporating any industry OE, training feedback, and input received during FLEX drill performances. Ensures the extent and frequency of continuing training and drills for beyond design basis response actions are determined using the Systematic Approach to Training process and includes simulator training and other training drills to develop proficiency in performing time sensitive or critical skills. Reviews FLEX training plans to ensure all information is correct and relevant. Assists Emergency Planning with the scheduling, conducting, controlling, documenting, and assessing the performance of beyond design basis external event emergency drills.
  • Reviews Fire Brigade training plans to ensure all information is correct and relevant. Coordinates training drills between the site and off-site agencies.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required for the position:
  • High School Diploma.
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering or Sciences generally associated with nuclear power plant operations is highly desired but not required.
Minimum experience required of the position:
  • 3 years of experience in nuclear power design, construction, maintenance, operations, radiation protection, P&SO, or equivalent.
  • 5 years of experience in the firefighting service
  • Supervisory experience desired.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:
  • Technical understanding of nuclear generation principles and operation.
  • Proficiency with current computer business applications.
  • Proficiency with current interior and exterior firefighting protocols in relation to class A, B, and Class C fires.
  • Outstanding communication, conflict management, and change management skills.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position:
  • Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) or certification on BWR, PWR or both (desired).


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.