Site Outage Services Refueling Supervisor- Farley

Refueling Supervisor (Plant Farley)

 

The Refueling Supervisor will be responsible for the successful execution of refueling outage activities and Used Fuel Loading Outages to include supervision and performance management of craft Reactor Services Technicians. This position will report to the Refueling Manager and hard line to Corporate with dotted line alignment to Site Work Management. 

This role is extremely critical in providing craft leadership and guidance resulting in shortened outage durations, significant cost savings, and implementation of fleet standardization. Oversight of refueling activities includes but is not limited to the following:

 

Note: Lifting and Rigging activities require an Advanced or Master Rigger and direction will be provided by the Task / Lift Director. Maintain oversight to ensure adherence to standards.

• Reactor Vessel Disassembly / Reassembly (General Refuel Floor Activities Oversight) 
• Fuel Movement
• Fuel Inspections
• Spent Fuel Pool Management (Cross-functional with Reactor Engineering who is the custodian of the nuclear fuel and Operations who is the licensed owner of the nuclear fuel)
• Spent Fuel Pool Re-racks
• Spent Fuel Pool Legacy Clean-up
• Refueling tools and plant equipment readiness
• Dry Cask Storage
• Continuous improvement (including life cycle strategies, equipment upgrades, process changes, etc.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of commercial nuclear plant experience required
• Technical and Project Management background in Nuclear Power preferred
• Previous experience supervising craft personnel in a commercial plant preferred

Leadership Requirements:

• Conveys a clear vision 
• Promotes nuclear and personnel safety
• Establishes the team, develops capabilities and drives for results
• Works through conflicts to create win/win situations 
• Develops people to assist in maximizing their full potential through timely coaching and performance management 
• Holds self and others accountable for superior results and reflects Our Values
• Assumes personal responsibility for individual and team success and shortfalls 
• Respects the dignity of every individual and value diverse viewpoints 

Essential Physical / Mental Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and lead/supervise employees
• Successful Interpersonal Skills 
• Ability to travel to support peer sites 
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills 
• Physical Requirements: Stand, Walk, Climb, Bend, Stoop 
• Proficient Organizational Skills 
• Effective Problem-Solving Skills 
• Well Developed Analytical Skills 
• Ability to Work in Radiological Controlled Areas 
• Available to Work Callout 
• Mentally and Physically Fit-for-Duty 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Major duties performed in this role and percentage of time spent on duties.

• Accountable for execution and craft oversight for Refueling Services   (50%)
  • Serves as an experienced and knowledgeable Refueling and Dry Storage Supervisor
  • Keeps Refueling Manager and Dry Storage Project Manager apprised of emerging issues and path to resolution
  • Ensures that the highest standards and behaviors are being utilized
  • Serve on Refueling High Impact Teams (HIT Teams) when applicable
  • Manage Equipment Reliability for functional area equipment and tooling. Leverage cross-functional organization  
  • Monitoring of outage performance
• Manages resource needs in response to site operational needs  (15%)
  • Serves as an experienced leader with knowledge of company and industry experts available to resolve issues at the sites
  • Leverage fleet peers and organizational resources to assist in issue resolution
  • Provides technical challenge of nuclear safety, ensure personnel safety and promptly respond to operational needs
• Communication to key stakeholders in the corporation   (10%)
  • Effectively communicate technical, financial, and work progress status to all levels of corporate and site management
  • Provide communication with site management and fleet peers
• Reactor Services - Refueling functional area Perform functions (GOSP)  (15%)
  • Ensure standardization of processes is based on industry best practices obtained through benchmarking.
  • Conducts program self-assessments, observations, and evaluates plant activities 
  • Influences and facilitates positive outcomes with the relative stakeholder peer teams (Operations, Maintenance, Work Management), as well as other internal and external working groups. 
  • Serves as subject matter expert, mentoring for knowledge transfer, formulating and facilitating the development of standards and procedures for functional practices for the SNC fleet. 
  • Maintain and execute Refueling Life Cycle Plan 
• Support site improvement issue assignments     (10%)
  • Participate in sister site assessments
  • Support IRT assignments for applicable functional area issues
  • Review relative operational experience and take appropriate action to minimize impact to SNC 

 

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.