Health Physicist - Vogtle 1&2

 Summary of Position Duties

 The Plant Health Physicist is responsible for: 

• Monitoring all aspects of the Health Physics program and performance indicators to include:
  • ALARA program
  • outage preparation and execution
  • radioactive waste management
  • shipping of radioactive waste/material
  • Process Control Program
• Implementing special projects to improve Radiation Protection
• Tracking/Trending all radiological data related to plant performance indicators.
• Benchmarking industry on Radiation Protection issues and site performance
• Providing technical support for the Radiation Protection department, including assessments of internal dose/whole body counting, skin dose and shielding; compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Substituting as Radiation Protection Manager as required - qualification as per ANSI 3.1 - 1993
• Ensuring that ALARA committee meetings are held, preparing agenda and tracking actions.
• Maintaining the ALARA suggestion program
• Serving as an on-call RP Supervisor as needed.  
• Filling the Emergency Response Organization positions as required.   

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Health Physics, Chemistry or other physical science preferred.  Nuclear Navy training certification or equivalent is also preferred. 
• Advanced degree or American Academy of Health Physics Certified Health Physicist certification is highly desired.

Background/Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in nuclear power plant Health Physics or Radiation Protection programs is preferred
• ANSI certification as a Health Physics / Radiation Protection Technician is desired
• Experience with nuclear power plant outages, access control and ALARA is desired
• Experience with radwaste management and shipping is a plus
• Experience with project management including budgeting and scheduling is desired
• Applicant must be able to obtain an unescorted badge at all SNC sites 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases are desired
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.  Strong presentation skills are required
• Strong ability to make decisions and drive behaviors is required
• Strong working knowledge of nuclear power plant systems, processes, and procedures and clear understanding of and ability to apply regulatory requirements to plant settings are desired
• Strong interpersonal skills are required
• Ability to balance multiple objectives and set priorities is required
• Ability to problem solve and seek alternative solutions to complex issues are needed

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. 

 

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

 

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.