The Xudapu Site Manager is responsible for supporting in all Xudapu site-related activities related to Westinghouse scope in the Xudapu CAP1000 Commissioning. This includes ensuring proper coordination and execution of equipment receipt, inspection, storage, installation, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and system optimization etc.
The role serves as the primary on-site authority for technical supervision, team coordination, and interface management between stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery in compliance with nuclear quality and safety standards. The Site manager will report to the Fleet manager, China AP1000 Projects, and will execute projects under coordination of the Xudapu CAP1000 Project Management. The Resident Site manager may also work with and direct Site Engineers in the performance of their contracted duties within the scope of existing I&C Contracts.
This will be accomplished by :
- Overall Westinghouse site lead with responsibility to give official Westinghouse positions and to direct Westinghouse resources to support plant site services from installation till commercial operations, according to both the Distributed Control System (DCS) Contract and the Reactor Primary System Specific I&C Equipment Supply Contract Terms and Conditions.
- Serve as the primary WEC onsite contact to all levels of site management and plant personnel on technical matters related to Contract scope.
- Coordinate with the Customer’s staff and Westinghouse staff to implement all site services, expedite responses to information and service needs.
- Serves as the site Manager for all onsite activities including physical work scope for AP1000 I&C systems, Scheduling /Planning, security, training, material shipping and receiving.
- Serves as the Outage Manager for all onsite activities of all WEC Nuclear service commitments including physical work scope for product lines, Health Physics/ALARA, Scheduling /Planning, security, training, material shipping and receiving. Will support the other sites (typically other Entergy sites) during their outages when required.
- Conducts project kickoffs, participates customer led commissioning coordination meetings, and pre and post job briefings. Compiles and delivers reports before, during and immediately upon completion of each WEC scopes. Including in these reports are discussions on scope, schedule, budget, overall performance and best practices based on lessons learned and Operational Experience (OE). Keep the log to track all the site hours, issues etc.
- Provides leadership for the Westinghouse Technical Leads to ensure continued improvement of project and professional performance.
- Reviewing and benchmarking processes, programs, and skill sets, coaching and mentoring
- Sharing AP1000 lessons learned, operation experience and changes from other worldwide project, industry experience as applicable
- Assessing degraded and non-conforming conditions, Reviewing design changes developed by customer, Reviewing system health reports and performance metrics to identify potential issues
- Manages multi-million dollar projects ensuring that all commitments are met and that WEC and Utility Customer policies and procedures are followed.
- Design and Signature authority on behalf of WEC for areas within his/her expertise
- Require travels to/from and work at Xudapu site 100% of the time.
Essential Functions / Supporting Responsibilities
Please list the essential functions of the job (each should represent 10% or more of the job’s purpose) that describes the “what” that must be done. The total must equal at least 80%. Describe the duties/responsibilities that support the essential functions.
Supporting Duties/Responsibilities
Manage multiple large/complex projects
Define and initiate projects and assign and/or obtain project managers to manage cost, schedule and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program. Oversee, author, and/or direct the authoring of program/project plans including developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines. Analyze needs and develop unique customer satisfaction and project performance metrics.
Project executing, monitoring & controlling
Manage overall project performance to meet quality, schedule and financial goals as set forth by Westinghouse, customer and regulatory requirements. Direct responsibility for program financial performance. Ensure program sub-projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Oversee all work activities and motivate to increase performance. Manage program resource assignments (labor, equipment, supplier, etc.) to ensure program goals are achievable.
Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program and/or implement changes to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent. Provide leadership to train, motivate and direct technical and administrative personnel to resolve issues during project implementation
Develop positive relationships with cross functional/product line team, customer, suppliers, Westinghouse in-country representation (for international projects), and other stakeholders to drive project to successful completion.
Align stakeholder (e.g. team, customer, suppliers, Westinghouse in-country representation, etc.) expectations to achieve overall acceptance of program objectives. Recognize the dynamic human aspects of each program stakeholder's expectations and manage accordingly. Effectively communicate program interdependencies and requirements, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve conflicts and issues.
Seek opportunities and implement continuous improvements to enhance project performance.
Identify, assess, and implement improvement opportunities which will add value. This will be specific to the Emerson suite of products and projects leveraging their products.
Oversee closure of component projects within the program. Formally close program when all component projects are completed. Perform final program quality assessment and report out. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.
Education/Experience/KSAs/Certifications/Languages
Describe the following qualifications in terms of minimum and preferred requirements.
Bachelor’s degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
Advanced degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing or Business.
5 years of experience as project manager or in operational management leading and directing high complexity projects to successful completion. 3 years in technical/engineering lead role and 2 years as project manager may be considered as equivalent. Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and solve complex problems. Proven ability to analyze information for complex decision making.
6 –10 years of experience as project manager in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear or construction. Background managing I&C projects and/or projects involving China Nuclear industry customers a plus.
KSA (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)
Mastery of Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.
Required Competencies:
- Change Management
- Communication
- Driving for Results
- Employee Development
- Innovation
- Planning and Organization
- Strategic Thinking
- Teamwork
- Cost/Profit Oriented
Superior interpersonal skills such as effective verbal and written communications, ability to manage within complex team structures, able to develop relationships with stakeholders in upper management positions, able to analyze problems, establish facts, and make complex decisions autonomously.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and Primavera or Microsoft Project.
Mastery of the transformation of data to information for visual reports; database concepts in order to manage data within systems; the interaction of company functions that are touch points to projects (Finance, Legal, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.). High-quality presentation skills.
Mastery of Project Management Institute (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge.
Will be expected to complete assigned training in Westinghouse Systems, Procedures, and Policies applicable to assignments.
Broad technical knowledge of nuclear power plants – specifically I&C. Knowledge of general China business practices and contracting.
Westinghouse Program Manager qualification completed. For external candidate, must be PMP, or equivalent certification or meet eligibility requirements.
PMI PMP Certification or PgMP Certification or other equivalent project management certification. Project Controls-related certification (scheduling, estimating, earned value, risk, etc.) will be viewed as a plus.
