Commission Fire Protection Manager Jobs in Illinois

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs disability and life insurance benefits paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

Expected salary range of $112,500 to $125,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

This individual has functional responsibility for coordination of station and corporate efforts and resources to implement the Constellation Fire Protection Programs and corporate policies in order to meet applicable codes, standard, regulatory requirements, and commitments. Directly responsible for the oversight, coordination and training of the station fire brigade.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Responsible for implementation of programs and processes related to fire protection (Control and issuance of Hot Work Permits, Control and Issuance of fire barrier impairment permits, Control and Issuance of Transient Combustible Control permits, etc.)
• Provide functional direction and assistance/information to station personnel, as required, on fire protection related items such as surveillance, personnel training and qualification, response and fire protection equipment.
• Ensure performance of station fire brigade by preparing fire drill scenarios, conducting and documenting drill performance, teaching fire brigade training, ensuring fire brigade members are qualified. Promote a working relationship with offsite Fire & EMS agencies.
• Effectively communicate significant plant and personnel fire protection issues (including Transient Combustible Control) to the Operations Director. Foster open communications and collaboration between all organization internal and external to the plant including Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL) and Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO).
• Support and conduct required fire protection inspections and audits including NRC Triennial Inspection, Annual NEIL Property Loss Inspection, and NOS Fire Protection Inspection. Ensure development of acceptable resolution to findings.
• Perform periodic on-site evaluations of the effectiveness of fire protection related administrative controls, emergency response capabilities, surveillance testing and training at the station or offsite training facilities.
• Investigate fires and fire reports at all company nuclear stations. Develop Fire Event Reports for the station, obtain approvals and submit to appropriate external organizations. Review fire brigade performance in actual fires and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience OR
• Current or previous Senior Reactor Operator license with 2 years of related experience OR
• Associate's degree and 4 years of related experience OR
• High school diploma or GED and 6 years of related experience OR

Preferred Qualifications

6 years previous firefighting/prevention experience which includes 3 years nuclear related experience