Reactor Coolant Pump Replacement SME/Project Manager

Project Details: Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart Project

Work Location:  Full Time on Site

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: Full time / 40 hours (onsite)

Per Diem: $130.00 / 7 Days

Involves oversight of vendors performing repairs and replacements of the pump's motor, seals, shaft, or impeller to maintain the efficient circulation of reactor coolant, which is critical for nuclear power generation. 

This project includes: 

• Disassembly: Carefully take apart the RCP motor and pump components to gain access to internal parts.

• Cleaning: Adhere to strict ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) requirements to clean components and minimize radiation exposure.

• Inspection: Perform detailed inspections of the stator, rotor, flywheel, bearing assemblies, and other vital parts for wear or damage.

• Component Replacement: Replace worn or failed parts, including stators, seals, shafts, impellers, and bearing assemblies.

• Reassembly: Reassemble the pump and motor according to manufacturer specifications and strict quality standards.

• Testing: Conduct commercial no-load tests, final electrical testing, and other performance tests to verify the pump's proper operation.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all activities and inspections performed. 

Key responsibilities: 

Budget and schedule management, leading project teams, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring adherence to nuclear regulations, and managing contracts and contractors. 

• Project Planning & Execution: Define project objectives, develop detailed project schedules, and oversee project execution from start to finish.

• Budget Management: Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring financial viability and efficient resource allocation.

• Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, and direct them on work scopes.

• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to nuclear safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal project procedures.  

• Risk & Change Management: Identify and manage project risks, oversee change orders, and ensure compliance with funded scope.

• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare formal progress reports, maintain accurate project documentation, and report on performance metrics to stakeholders. 

Education: 

• A bachelor's or 10+ years of applicable experience

• Prior RCP Reactor Coolant Pump replacement oversight is required 

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.