Senior Nuclear Risk Specialist

The Senior Nuclear Risk Specialist will identify, assess, and report on risks across the nuclear portfolio, working closely with project, business unit, and corporate teams to ensure robust risk management practices are embedded within complex operational strategies.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will support the Enterprise and/or Operational Risk team, update and establish risk registers, develop risk reports, and provide support on the implementation and on-going operation of the Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (EGRC) software module.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of various types of risk, including nuclear, enterprise, and operational risks, and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of various types of risk including, Model, Nuclear, Enterprise, Operational, Asset and Project level risks.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise-wide Risk management program development and implementation including best practices, frameworks, and associated software systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, multi-task, and meet established deadlines consistently.
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and/or statistical analysis packages, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, @Risk and MS Visio.
• Must have excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough familiarity with established EORM frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO31000) and their practical applications.
• Strong understanding of nuclear generation assets and environment
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise and Operational Risk Management best practices as they apply to the energy/utility industry.
• Strong understanding of NYPA’s generating and transmission facilities
• Strong understanding of the NYISO energy marketplace.
• Track industry operating experience (EPRI, NRC), identify emerging risks, and update models accordingly
• Participate in industry working groups, peer reviews, and risk methodology development
• Serve as a subject matter expert on nuclear risk, providing training and mentorship to engineers and station personnel
• Communicate complex risk concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including senior leadership

Benefits

• Fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation
• Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns