RESIDENT INSPECTOR

Essential Functions

• In cooperation with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), inspects Illinois nuclear power plants for the purpose of maintaining or increasing safety margins through the identification of violations of federal regulations.
• Acquires and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the Illinois Nuclear Power Station to which assigned, including specific configuration and system engineering characteristics through document reviews, training, control room observation and system walkdowns; document reviews include trending data for identification of recurring problem areas identified in such records as Licensee Event Reports and corrective action reports.
• Maintains awareness and provides daily reports to the Nuclear Facility Inspection Manager of current plant safety conditions, including technical specification equipment status.
• Provides input to the development and maintenance of risk-based Risk Inspection Guides and Inspection Worksheets that apply Probabilistic Risk Assessment insights to the inspection process.
• Analyzes events and trends affecting reactor safety at all Boiling Water Reactor/Pressurized Water Reactor nuclear power plants that may be applicable to Illinois nuclear power plants, and applies this knowledge to the inspection process.
• Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication with the NRC Resident Inspectors and utility management.
• Provides technical support for the review of plant license amendments, Licensee Event Reports and NRC documents such as Information Notices/Bulletins/Generic Letters and provides input to the Resident Inspector Unit Supervisor.
• Performs duties of assigned team position as a member of the Radiological Task Force and remains available for callback during radiological and nuclear emergencies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires (a) a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree or professional registration) in engineering accompanied by two (2) years of related experience in nuclear design, research, or construction with emphasis on nuclear principles, regulations, codes, and standards; or (b) a master’s degree in engineering accompanied by four (4) years of appropriate experience; or (c) a bachelor’s degree in engineering accompanied by six (6) years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience performing inspections of nuclear facilities.
• Two (2) years of experience working at commercial or naval nuclear reactors.
• Two (2) years of experience performing engineering, operations, or maintenance on nuclear plant equipment and machinery.
• Two (2) years of experience working with rules and regulations applied to nuclear facilities.
• Working knowledge of nuclear safety, emergency management, and emergency response principles.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
• Requires ability to use state-supplied equipment such as cell phone, laptop, etc.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires ability to work in close proximity to radioactive materials through performance of duties.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to Illinois nuclear facilities.
• Requires ability to climb ladders during power plant inspections, including the mandatory use of a safety harness when climbing higher than 6 feet.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.