About This Role
<p></p><p><span>Talen Energy is soliciting candidates interested in applying for an Instrument and Control Foreman position in the Instrument & Control Maintenance Department at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station located near Berwick, Pennsylvania. </span></p><p><span>Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, one of the largest dual-unit, Boiling Water Reactor sites in the U.S., delivers approximately 2700 MW of electricity to the grid in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance. Located less than 30 miles south of Wilkes-Barre at the western edge of the picturesque Pocono Mountains vacation region, we are conveniently located near the arteries which connect all the major East Coast cities. </span></p><p></p><p><span>Susquehanna Station represents the nuclear portion of Talen Energy, one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. Talen Energy offers its employees a generous and progressive array of compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities. Apply today and become part of the team which is helping to shape the future of electricity generation.</span></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Job Description Summary</span></u></b></p><p><span>The purpose of this position is to provide direction and oversight for I&C crew work and work review and to enforce Maintenance Department goals with the crew, making sure workers are adhering to station programs, work related procedures, work plans, and plant standards.</span></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Primary Responsibilities </span></u></b></p><p><span>1. Lay out and implement strategies to complete work assignments per the scheduled times.</span></p><p><span>2. Direct and supervise work being performed in the plant, labs, and shops by Maintenance Department personnel.</span></p><p><span>3. Help crew members develop work related skills pertaining to their job and perform task evaluations for worker certification.</span></p><p><span>4. Answer technical work-related questions to the crew.</span></p><p><span>5. Develop troubleshooting plans and direct troubleshooting activities for equipment related problems in the power plant to pinpoint the exact problems.</span></p><p><span>6. Enforce departmental and organizational goals and expectations.</span></p><p><span>7. Provide feedback to Planning and Work Management Departments when we see a better or more cost-effective way of performing certain jobs.</span></p><p><span>8. Motivate the crew while performing tasks, keeping an open mind and good attitude towards the position.</span></p><p><span>9. Maintain necessary qualifications and expertise to be able to respond and lead in plant response to abnormal conditions within the Nuclear Emergency Response Organization.</span></p><p><span>10. Validate job readiness for scheduled work. Coordinate with Operations Department and others to reschedule work when needed.</span></p><p><span>11. Monitor and manage the qualifications and training of direct reports.</span></p><p><span>12. Serve as the training coordinator working closely with our training partners to ensure training and qualifications are met and have a short-term training plan along with a long-term training plan.</span></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Basic Qualifications</span></u></b></p><p><span>1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.</span></p><p><span>2. Minimum of 4 years of experience in a nuclear power plant (or equivalent) maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing a wide variety of equipment typical to nuclear power generating stations.</span></p><p><span>3. Should have good interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and correct coworkers; can perform duties with little to no supervision.</span></p><p>4. Must be able to provide maintenance supervision coverage outside of normal working hours when in an on-call/duty status.</p><p>5. Must be able to qualify and fulfill Emergency Response Organization duties and responsibilities to include meeting a 1-hour response time while in an on-call/duty status.</p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></u></b></p><p><span>1. Should have a good knowledge of the systems within a power plant.</span></p><p><span>2. Should have good technical ability on almost all plant equipment which could break down.</span></p><p><span>3. Task certified on equipment being reworked; Energy Control Process certified.</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Note: </b><span>You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents</span> .</p>