Terri Herman

Experience

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  Omaha Public Power District

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2018

  Communicated investigation facts and audit results to senior leadership through written reports and presentations. Maintained accurate and organized case files. Ensured all reports and data remained confidential if necessary. Led assessments and audits to improve organizational effectiveness and identify behavior and performance gaps. o Responsible for assuring compliance to federal regulations, codes, standards, Quality Assurance Plan and Station procedures through the audit and assessment programs.o Conducted audit entrances and exits with Senior Management to discuss the scope of the audit and identified issues. o Managed the audit process and supervised the other auditors on the audit team. o Interfaced with all levels in the organization during audits, field observations and employee concerns activities. o Investigated nuclear safety employee concerns.o Conducted field observations and identified substantive plant issues. o Served as Audit Team Leader for three audits in 2017 including audits of Security Programs, Radiation Protection and Operations Functional Area. o Served as an audit team member for seven audits in 2017 including audits of Materials Management and Procurement Engineering, Emergency Preparedness, Corrective Action Program, Nuclear Fuels Program, Engineering Design Control, Fire Protection and Decommissioned Unit. o Conducted ECP investigations including the development of investigation plans and reports. Show less Created and implemented new training program and drill program after 9/11. Directed the installation of a new security computer system. Built and maintained relationships with county, state and federal law enforcement officials. Oversaw the security training program including training materials, tests, firing range, drill and exercise programs. Performed oversight and determined adequacy of the access control system including CCTV, security computer system, and security hardware. Liaison for other departments and external parties for security related matters.o Supervised the training of the 3rd largest paramilitary organization in Nebraska - over 100 Security officers per year.o Developed security scenarios for dozens of drills and exercises each year. o Organized, planned and led 4 NRC Force-on-Force security exercises involving over 100 participants including utility, county, state and federal personnel. o Only female Lead Controller in the United States at that time.o Assisted at least 12 utility companies with audits in Security and Emergency Planning and Force-on-Force Security exercises. o Managed annual department budget of $10M.o Trained 200 security and operations personnel on security protective strategy.o Managed 5 staff members.o Coordinated with the NRC on Security Training, 0350 and Target Set inspections. Show less

  • Nuclear Assessor | Employee Concerns Representative

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Supervisor - Security Training

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2014
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  Omaha Public Schools

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Security Guard

  Guaranteed safety and well-being of students and staff. Ensured a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways and assisted students with on-time arrival to class and assigned locations. Supervised students during meal times, arrival, and dismissal. Oversaw arrival and dismissal traffic duties. Notified building administration and appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous, or unusual situations. Detected and investigated unauthorized or suspicious activities. o Patrolled and monitored school facilities with 400 employees and students. o Assisted administrators and staff in crisis and emergency situations.o Directed emergency drills to prepare students for emergency situations. o Detected and investigated unauthorized or suspicious activities. o Participated in several in-service and workshop programs. Show less

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  Omaha Public Schools

  Oct 2020 - now

  Local Substitute Teacher