Specialist Organizational Effectiveness Associate

The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation. STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes. Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader. Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility. The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence.

SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting the station Organizational Effectiveness initiatives in data gathering, analysis, action planning and implementation of the station's continuous improvement process program. The continuous improvement process includes the following programs: Leadership Development & Training, Observation/Engagement program, Station level action planning, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) interface, Corp Evaluations, Executive Oversight Board (EOB) interface, Nuclear Safety Culture Assessments and Self Assessments. Responsible for evaluating program performance data to identify gaps in performance excellence and to develop corrective action recommendations for plant management.

EDUCATION

- Bachelor’s degree in technical area (Preferred)

- Without the above degree, 3 years’ technical experience at an operating commercial nuclear plant may be considered.

EXPERIENCE

- Spec Org. Effectiveness Assoc. - No experience is required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

- Certified Instructor (Preferred)

- Human Performance Certifications (Preferred)

- Lean 6 Sigma Training (Preferred)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Associate)

Plans, performs, reports, and follows-up on Organizational Effectiveness activities.

- Provides input to and participates in departmental planning activities.

- Support the development and implementation of the stations’ independent assessment function, including the performance assessment of key departments, Nuclear Safety Culture (NSC), Continuous Improvement and Improving Plant Reliability values and behaviors.

- Support activities between the World Association of Nuclear Operations (WANO) and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and the station which could include the station’s INPO Administrative Point of Contact (APOC), Industry Reporting, and Information System (IRIS) reporting, INPO Leadership training, Teaching and Learning, and monthly INPO and Performance Continuum data submittals.

- Schedule, Track, Perform, and Assign activities for the station Leadership Training program, including analysis, design, develop, implementation, and evaluation of leadership training.

- Schedule, Track, Perform, and Assign activities between the station and the Executive Oversight Board (EOB).

- Schedule, Track, Perform activities with the station’s excellence plan.

- Support maintenance of the STP Way Book.

- Maintain an Organizational Effectiveness Dashboard with specified inputs.

- Supports, plans, performs, and tracks industry level initiatives related to Organizational Effectiveness.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of plant design, licensing basis, plant operations, procedures, regulatory interface, and project management skills.

- Knowledge of Human Performance concepts and proven activities to enhance and improve Human performance including behavior modification techniques at both a personal and organizational level.

- Lead the implementation of Organizational Effectiveness activities in conjunction with business unit and support groups.

- Solid understanding of research and data mining; ability to use statistical analysis to develop trend data and reports.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

- Accept ERO position as needed.

- Accept outage position as needed.

- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access.

- Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.

- This position requires attainment of the INPO First Line Leadership Essentials Instructor certification.

- Obtain and maintain Procedure Writer Certification

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Environmental and physical requirements are subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 30 lbs; ascending/descending stairs; sitting for extended periods of time; and spending considerable time in front of computer monitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Overtime and alternate work schedules as needed.

- Subject to callouts twenty-four hours per day seven days per week.

- Travel may be required.

- May be required to carry a phone.

- Ability to work overtime as necessary, including up to a 6 x 12 hour-shift (days or nights) to support refueling and forced outage activities.

WORK LOCATION

- Site – Due to the nature of the work, this position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site.

Posting closes - December 31, 2025

STP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in all matters relating to employment throughout the organization. STP will make every good faith effort to meet or exceed its affirmative action goals and commitments.

We thank all individuals for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.