Outage Schedulers are responsible for the development and maintenance of integrated refueling outage schedules for Unit 1 and Unit 2 consistent with approved programs, policies and procedures. Outage Schedulers are responsible for the scheduling and coordination of all activities necessary to execute Surveillances, Preventive, Repetitive, Corrective, Elective and Modification related work documents. Outage Schedulers are responsible to incorporate and coordinate work activities into schedules in a manner that balances and optimizes the key considerations of; risk management, plant availability, equipment reliability, radiation exposure, equipment out-of-service time, error prevention techniques, and resource utilization. Primary Responsibilities The major roles and responsibilities for the Lead Outage Scheduler includes oversight and leadership of the following: + Oversee, develop and publish logic tied, resource loaded outage schedules for Unit 1 and Unit 2 + Lead the development of pre-outage & post-outage schedules and coordination of these schedules with on line activities to ensure a well-defined balance between successful on line and outage activities + Lead the development of the outage strategy & scope. Evaluate and coordinate the scope, preliminary logic ties and implementation strategy of all System/FEG work activities identified for the outage. + Maximize overall equipment availability and reliability by balancing on line and outage activities + Oversee and develop outage strategies and schedules that maintain Technical Specification requirements for outage related activities including appropriate S/D risk management and PRA practices + Minimize outage duration for forced and refuel outages + Ensure the Identification, documentation and report of all known restraints on the outage restraint list: Identify issues, material EWRs, modifications, walk downs, procedures, RIEs, vendor support, etc., providing owner & completion dates + Review and validate initial resource estimates and schedule durations for all work activities identified for the outage + Identify work schedule strategies for the outage work scope: ATC, 2 10s 5 8s, etc. and provide initial resource curves for available personnel to support the outage + Identify work activities that represent ALARA challenges such as Drywell work, RWCU, Refueling Floor Activities, etc. + Conduct integrated schedule reviews + Conduct outage readiness reviews + Conduct outage risk assessment reviews in support of analysis + Ensures outage schedules conform to scheduling standards established by Technical Specifications and scheduling guidelines. + Attend and support outage improvement team meetings. Provide input and support. Obtain feedback on process improvements for future outages + Ensuring performance standards for discipline schedulers are understood and periodically evaluated in accordance with company policy. + Ensuring a constructive and healthy relationship with outage scheduling customers such as maintenance production, engineering and other affected work groups + Develop and implement individual development plans for subordinates. + Develop and implement SOWs as assigned + Perform the duties and responsibilities of an Evolution Coordinator as assigned + Active use of the Corrective Action and Self-Assessment processes including quality resolution of assigned action items as well as support of RCA teams and Self Assessments such as After Action Reviews (AAR). + Outage Support Outage Scheduler + Update the schedule during outage execution + Support the assessment and management of shutdown risk on an ongoing basis including the impact of emergent work in both the outage and non-outage units. + Emergency Plan Support Perform NERO duties and responsibilities as qualified and assigned. + Training & Qualifications Maintain and improve qualifications and proficiency for the duties and responsibilities associated with the requirements of Outage Scheduler + Leader / Active Participant / Member of the following station committees: + Outage Core Team + Outage Improvement Meetings + Daily Outage Meetings + Other committees as assigned Basic Qualifications + BS Engineering/Sciences (or equivalent experience) + Extensive knowledge of nuclear plant operations is required in the form of a Senior Reactor + Operator license, Shift Technical Advisor, plant specific certification or equivalent experience + Competent understanding of existing Company Policies and Station Procedures + Establishedcommunicationskills + Demonstrated leadership skills + Familiar with the following: + NIMS – Work document review, component information and modification process; knowledge of work implementation and Work Management Process. + P-6 – Develop P-6 work windows, logic ties and resource manpower loading; capable of obtaining various P-6 reports for both outage and on line periods **Note:** 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 . Talen owns and operates approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States primarily in PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana. We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law. For more information visit www.talenenergy.com . If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at TalenEnergyRecruitment@talenenergy.com