FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER - PLANT HATCH
Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Vogtle Engineering organization is seeking a high performing engineer with an analytical mindset and a desire to become an expert in programmatic and technical matters in the area of nuclear plant fire protection design. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear's Plant Hatch in Baxley, Georgia near Vidalia, GA
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide code and program expertise. Ensure program compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
- Prepare for NRC/INPO pre-operational inspections.
- Monitor the testing and performance of the fire protection detection and suppression systems.
- Review design/field changes for accuracy, program impact, and functional testing.
- Develop and improve Preventive Maintenance tasks based on corrective actions and monitoring, Operating Experience, and PM feedback.
- Develop and/or/provide technical support in the development of surveillance testing, fire protection pre plans, and impairment monitoring and reporting processes.
- Ensure appropriate training and guidance and appropriate reference materials are provided for station personnel who perform or review fire protection documents. Participate in and assess fire drills and emergency response exercises.
- Review and respond to industry Operating Experience.
Job Requirements:
- Plans, organizes and manages work to meet project schedules and changing priorities.
- Evaluates equipment failures and recommends appropriate course of action.
- Evaluates design changes to plant equipment.
- Evaluates, monitors and trends plant data for assigned area of work or system.
- Troubleshoots systems, performs predictive and root cause analysis, and determines corrective actions.
- Plans assigned phases of preventive, routine and special maintenance programs and performs engineering evaluations of equipment needed for the operation of a safe and economical nuclear plant.
- Provides guidance and training to other employees and contractors on technical issues within an assigned area of work or system.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Engineering degree from an accredited college or university highly preferred
- Or Professional Engineer license in combination with 4 or more years of Fire Protection Engineering experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree in Fire Protection
Engineering Experience Desired:
- Minimum of four years in fire protection preferred
- Nuclear power plant experience is preferred
- Membership in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is highly desired
- Participation in key industry groups such as the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is desired.
Technical Requirements:
- Detailed knowledge of plant procedures and regulations in assigned area
- Detailed knowledge of plant systems and processes
- Working knowledge of computer software programs supporting assigned area
Other Requirements:
- Selected candidate must live within one hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability
Behavioral Attributes:
- Prioritizes work of self and others to ensure schedules are met; incorporates vendors/contractors and other employees into decision-making when necessary, acting in a lead role to ensure quality decisions are made; considers financial implications of decisions and actions to ensure cost are controlled; communicates well both in writing and orally. - Holds self-accountable for superior results; respects the dignity of every individual; assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success.
Please note: This position may require the successful completion of the SNC Initial Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is approximately 14 weeks long and is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours.
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.
