Radiation Protection Supervisor (Hatch 1)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Radiation Protection Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and supervises a team of Radiation Protection Technicians responsible for health physics related activities that support the conduct of operations and maintenance activities at the facility. The person in this position will be responsible for providing oversight of the work management processes and the planning and preparation to support radiological work activities. The supervisor implements procedures to meet site and regulatory requirements. The supervisor also supports the emergency response organization by filling a designated position within the on-call rotation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 2 years of nuclear power plant experience, with 6 months of participation in the radiation protection section activities at a nuclear power plant.
- Knowledge of plant procedures and regulations
- Knowledge of plant systems and processes
- Knowledge of the work management process
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain priorities
- Effective at building and sustaining working relationships across disciplines
- Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening and fitness for duty requirements.
- Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet the physical requirements of the position.
- Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/access requirements and essential job functions.
- Live (or relocate to) within 90 minutes of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability
Preferred:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in related area; e.g., physical science, scientific field or engineering
- Associates degree specific to Radiation Protection
- Previous Supervisory Experience at a Nuclear Power Plant, preferably a BWR
- CHP and/or NRRPT Certification
- Radiation Protection Manager qualified as per ANSI 3.1 - 2014
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Focus on safety and wellness to ensure employees follow safe work practices.
- Effectively lead the radiation protection technicians by developing clear goals, accountabilities, performance measures and developmental plans; hold employees accountable for demonstrating performance that is consistent with expected performance; plan for workforce changes to ensure work is not interrupted; value input from employees and incorporate suggestions, as appropriate.
- Engaged in the work management process by participating in the T week planning and critique process and providing direct oversight of field activities.
- Spend regular time in the field with employees providing oversight and direction, observing behaviors, developing trust, and fostering relationships that promote an engaged workforce.
- Strive to improve the processes within the radiation protection department that drive continuous improvement.
Behavioral Attributes
- Must exhibit the Southern Style behaviors
- Demonstrated commitment to Safety
- Strong personal safety record
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction
- Self-directed, high energy with strong initiative
- Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high expectations of those around them and hold employees accountable for those expectations
- Demonstrates commitment to personal development and employee development
- Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability
- Team Player
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.
