The Vice President Nuclear Development – New Nuclear reports directly to the SVP/Chief Commercial Officer. This position is responsible for Energy Northwest’s (EN’s) portfolio of nuclear development projects. This includes responsibility for business development activities, planning and execution of multi-billion-dollar new nuclear facilities, and contracted activities for public utility districts and nuclear technology developers (e.g., site characterization, licensing, nuclear program development, etc.).
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide leadership and management direction with the creation of the vision, strategic objectives, and key business initiatives for Nuclear Development.
Apply and support the application of sound leadership principles and techniques.
Personally demonstrate and place an expectation that Energy Northwest core values be continually applied in day-to-day activities.
Managing vendors and supplemental personnel to the highest industry standards
Create an awareness of identifying project efficiencies and cost reduction methods to achieve our strategic goals for cost of power.
Further safety and environmental protection awareness and achieve the goals identified in our strategic plan.
Develop current and future leaders through succession planning, use of developmental plans, and active monitoring and coaching.
Work to eliminate organizational barriers, which limit our successes. Ensure proper engagement and coordination with appropriate EN corporate and Columbia Generating Station organizations and leadership.
Support employee development through various development processes, including creating individual developmental plans based on feedback from the Leadership Assessments and other tools.
When designated, act for and successfully discharge the duties and responsibilities of others at the Vice President level or higher.
Participate in industry groups such as EPRI, NEI, and PNUCC.
Interface with prominent stakeholders, including leadership of public utility districts, the EN executive board, and technology vendor executives.
Manage financial consultants and other contractors for new nuclear power plants.