Reactor Engineering Supervisor - Plant Farley

Reactor Engineering Supervisor - Plant Farley                            

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Farley Site Engineering organization is seeking a high performing Reactor Engineering Supervisor with an analytical mindset and strong leadership skills. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear Company's Plant Farley near Dothan, Alabama.

Job Summary

This position is assigned to the Site Engineering department reports to the Farley Site Engineering Director. This position is accountable for leading a group of reactor engineers responsible for implementing processes and procedures necessary to support operation of the station. 

Programs and processes include but are not limited to the following: reactor core monitoring, power maneuvers, special nuclear material (SNM) accountability and monitoring, fuel movement and inspection, technical specification surveillances and computer hardware and software support for core analysis and monitoring. Conduct of these activities will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations for Plant Farley.

Additional key responsibilities include the technical and career development of the reactor engineering staff these duties include but are not limited to: 

• Supervising assigned personnel, including training, preparation of annual reviews, and performance management.   
• Ensuring proper implementation of corporate, plant, and department policies/procedures.   
• Ensuring training and qualification of personnel in accordance with applicable procedures.   
• Effectively and efficiently supporting plant departments in troubleshooting and problem resolution activities.   
• Ensuring proper nuclear and industrial safety practices are followed by employees and contractors.   
• Modeling safe work behaviors.   
• Ensuring personnel embrace the use of Human Performance Tools.   
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are required to relate precise technical recommendations, issues, etc. with the corporate office, at the nuclear plant sites, with regulatory agencies, with the nuclear fuel vendor, with other utility personnel, and with various technical industry organizations.   
• Being an active member of the site engineering leadership team and fleet reactor engineering peer team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nuclear and thermal-hydraulic engineering analyses to perform state-of-the-art nuclear engineering calculations.  
• Knowledge of nuclear fuel-related FSAR and Technical Specifications as well as site procedures to perform fuel-related operational support.   
• Knowledge of industry experience in the operation of nuclear fuel and trends in new fuel/core designs.
• Reactor Engineers (including supervisor) are expected to be on call one week out of every five in support of plant operations and the emergency response organization which requires staying within 90 minutes of plant radius while on call.

Education Requirements 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences/technical field from an ABET accredited college OR Professional Engineer (P.E.) license/certification is required.
• Degree(s) in Nuclear Engineering is preferred but not required.

Background/Experience Requirements   

• Candidates must meet minimum ANSI/ANS 3.1 1981 standards requirements for reactor engineering; any equivalencies are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with ANSI requirements.
• One-year nuclear power plant experience is required.
• A minimum of eight years applicable experience in power plant design or operations, of which a maximum of four of these eight years may be fulfilled by related technical or academic training.
• Previous leadership experience in Reactor Engineering or Operations is desired.
• Current or previous Qualified Reactor Engineer (QRE) is desired.
• Proficiency with core monitoring and core predictor software and other applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to reactor engineering is desired.
• Proficiency with nuclear fuel related FSAR, Technical Specifications, and site procedures to support plant operation is desired.
• Proficiency with BEACON and TracWorks is desired.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities   

• Working knowledge of nuclear plant operation.   
• Working knowledge of common computer tools, including MS Word and Excel.   
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.   
• Ability to hold self and others accountable to established policies and procedures.  
• A high degree of management and teamwork skills are required to effectively provide supervision to other engineers and to maintain schedules and priorities for critical work.  
• An ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions based on experience and appropriate industry practices in order to make timely decisions which might impact plant safety and reliability.
• Must be able to complete the fleet and site Reactor Engineer qualifications and certifications.

Behavioral Attributes   

• Role model for Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive behaviors.
• Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard.
• Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations.
• Committed to success of employees, customers, and shareholders.
• Self-directed with strong initiative.
• Results oriented and customer focused.

Other Requirements    

• The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.
• Must stay within a 90-minute response time of plant when on call.

 

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.

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.