Senior Program Manager, Industrial Safety - 518856
Job ID:518856Location:CHATTANOOGA, TNRegular/Temporary:Regular
External - Posting Description
Senior Program Manager, Industrial Safety - 518856
Organization: Nuclear Power Group
Department: Operations Support
Work Location: Chattanooga, TN
Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with federal travel regulations
Posting Open: 08/31/2026
Posting Close: 09/09/2026 11:59 PM EST
Grade / Salary: Competitive
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position provides support of corporate oversight and governance of the safety functional area for TVA's nuclear fleet. [LD1.1][DE1.2]The Senior Program Managers (SPM) function is to establish metrics, processes and performance oversight to their areas of expertise to ensure activities are being conducted in accordance with appropriate regulations and TVA policies, programs, and procedures; technical Specifications; and federal, state, and local regulations. The SPM report to the RP CFAM and are accountable for fleet performance in the respective areas
JOB DIMENSIONS:
Supervisory Responsibility - None however the position does work closely with site equivalent roles and have final decision-making ability for activities in their areas. RP CFAM is expected to also be engaged in the decision making.
Budget Responsibility - As Applicable
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Serve as the safety working group leader
Works with RP CFAM to provide strategic initiative's, business plan development and oversight of functional area programs, policies, and processes utilizing assessment reports, performance metrics, and safety working group to assess the health of programs, policies, and processes consistent with industry standards and all state, local and federal regulations.
Establish and maintain fleet-wide best practices and develop TVA Nuclear fleet standardized policies, programs, processes, and department description for their functional area.
Provide oversight of site performance related to Site Excellence Plans and Site Business Plan respective to safety.
Ensure the sharing of "best practices" and operational experience among industry peers, the nuclear sites, and functional areas, driving to industry top quartile performance.
Proactively manage external relationships with regulatory and industry oversight agencies, utility and industry peers, industry groups, and other advisory groups.
Periodically review the overall effectiveness of corporate governance, to assure it is being assessed and that corrective actions are being taken to address shortfalls in fleet performance for functional and cross functional areas, related to the safety.
Elevate issues warranting further monitoring / correction and validating that actions taken in response are completed with quality. Issues are expected to be identified at the earliest warning vice after a department event.
Maintain a fleet action tracking repository to share learnings and drive fleet improvements. No site left behind.
Takes on additional responsibilities as assigned by the RP CFAM
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education -Bachelor degree in a science or engineering subject or the equivalent or equivalent training and experience.
Experience -Ten years of experience in the nuclear industry including five years in a position directly related to the responsibility of the position. Five years experience in a supervisory position is desired. Previous experience in a nuclear industrial safety role is a must.
Certification/License, etc - RO or SRO certification preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Knowledge of nuclear plant industrial safety programs. Must have demonstrated successful leadership skills. Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access. Candidate must be able to serve as a fleet center duty manager and cover emergency response position as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found atwww.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How to Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How to Submit Documentation:
Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
Email documents to [email protected]
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .
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