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Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

This position ensures ISFSI operations are conducted in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations, requirements, and licensing bases. Additional duties include corrective action coordinator, fire protection program administrator, co-point of contact with NAC International.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare technical response on behalf of Dairyland to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) correspondence, including bulletins, information notices, generic letters, and requests for additional information from the NRC pertaining to installation, modification, or license transfer from La Crosse Solutions.

2. Engage in and maintain an awareness of nuclear industry regulatory trends and changes that relate to spent nuclear fuel and ISFSI operations.

3. Be responsible for clear, concise, accurate, reports as required by the ISFSI Manager.

4. Develop a procedure for an Aging Management Program for Important to Safety material at the ISFSI.

5. Ensure new systems and equipment meets NRC and other applicable regulatory requirements.

6. Maintain the ISFSI Fire Protection Program.

7. Prepare spent fuel records to support transfer of the fuel offsite to the Department of Energy.

8. Initiate, plan, and coordinate Work Orders for the ISFSI.

9. Perform regulatory reviews of all changes to Plans and Programs to ensure they do not reduce regulatory effectiveness or commitment.

10. Documents and submits a License Amendment Request along with justification, to the NRC, when there is a potential reduction or reduction in regulatory effectiveness/commitment.

11. Ensure Important To Safety components are properly procured, received and stored as required by ISFSI Administrative Control Procedures and NAC International requirements.

12. Perform 10 CFR 72.48 and 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluations of activities conducted at the ISFSI

13. Ensure the 10 CFR 72.212 report is current as related to changes in the ISFSI site and surrounding area.

14. Incorporate design bases, regulatory requirements, codes, and standards into drawings and specifications related to ITS SSCs design and changes thereto.

15. Maintain a working knowledge of applicable NRC Regulatory Guidance documents, NEI Guidelines and Industry Standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a scientific field generally associated with nuclear science required. A combination of experience and competency in technical matters related to licensing activities and other engineering and scientific support aspects may be utilized as a substitute for the education requirements of this position. Experience may be substituted on a one-to-one basis for academic qualifications.

(Note: these requirements are from ANSI-N-18.1 which is a current regulatory commitment in the Quality Assurance Program Description).

Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) and Adobe Professional

• Working knowledge of Chapter 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

• Must have strong organizational and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated competencies in technical writing, facilitation, and decision-making.

• Ability to gain and maintain unescorted access at nuclear sites and meet NRC security and DPC security requirements.

• Ability to work in time constraining regulatory environment while maintaining a quality product.

• Must be able to work productively with other staff, at all levels, in a team environment.

Licenses and Certifications: Professional Engineering (PE) license, SRO, RO or other nuclear power related licenses or certificates a plus

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or in writing. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Requirements for moving file boxes may include: kneeling, crouching/stooping, lifting, pushing/pulling, twisting upper body, bending, reaching/stretching, climbing ladder and lifting up to 45lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.