Shift Support Supervisor In Training - Vogtle 1&2
We have an opportunity for a Shift Support Supervisor In Training at Plant Vogtle, Units 1&2, in Waynesboro, GA.
Job Description : Selected candidates for the Shift Support Supervisor in Training will perform Operations staff functions for plant familiarization to prepare for an upcoming NRC License Class. Candidates must successfully complete plant-provided systems and fundamentals training on reactor operation, heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics, as well as pass initial screening and annual medical requirements for acquiring and maintaining industrial fire brigade duties. Upon the successful completion of License Class and attaining an NRC Operating License, the SRO candidate will become a Shift Support Supervisor, directing operating shift personnel in the performance of plant duties. This will include standing watch on rotating 12-hour shifts and coordinating and directing the operation of the nuclear power plant's systems. Shift work, continuing training with periodic examinations, respirator qualification, and maintaining qualification as a member of the plant Fire Brigade are all requirements of this position.
Job Requirements : Candidates will be required to meet at least one of the following requirements:
- 1 or more years as an active reactor operator at Vogtle Unit 1 or 2, or active reactor operator or senior reactor operator at a Westinghouse PWR facility; OR
- 1.5 or more years as an active reactor operator or senior reactor operator at a non-comparable commercial power reactor;
OR - 2 or more years in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor. Equivalent positions include:
- Propulsion Plant Watch Officer
- Engineering Watch Supervisor
- Reactor Operator
- Engineering Officers of the Watch
- Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor
OR · Power Plant Staff position or qualified Non licensed operator.
Must have 18 months of experience, BS degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology, or related sciences; or professional engineer license.
- Power Plant Staff: A Manager, Supervisor, or Staff Member, including corporate personnel, responsible for the coordination and implementation of plant equipment controls, integrated operations procedures, operations, maintenance, radiological support, modifications, maintenance planning, work control, chemistry, or accredited training at the current or a comparable (i.e., BWR/PWR) facility. Experience at a non-comparable facility may be credited on a 1.5 :1.0 basis.
- Qualified Non-licensed Operator: Qualified for all power block and safety systems operation at the current or a comparable (i.e., BWR/PWR) facility.
OR · Certified at an equivalent senior rector operator level by the utility and has total senior reactor operator certified instructor experience greater than 4 years. Experience at a non-comparable facility may be credited on a 1.5 : 1.0 basis.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred. Preferred candidates will have six or more years of experience in nuclear plant operations, including holding a previous NRC RO or SRO license or military equivalent. Demonstrated leadership, preferably at the supervisor level or above, along with excellent oral and written skill Other Requirements:
The selected candidate will be required to obtain U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Unescorted Access and will participate in the company's Fitness-for-Duty Program.
Candidates may also be required to maintain qualifications and on-call responsibilities in support of the plant Emergency Response Organization.
To obtain unescorted access, the selected candidate will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ).
Information from this form will be used to conduct an extensive background investigation as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Solid analytical thinking and strong mechanical aptitude a must.
Should possess a high degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment.
Live within one hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability.
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.
