Fleet ER Engineer- Components- Birmingham or Any SNC Site

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

14h

About The Position

Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s corporate Fleet Plant Support (FPS) Department provides support for the Southern Nuclear Fleet. We are seeking an experienced engineer that will be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in plant systems and components. The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of a nuclear power generation plant and systems (both mechanical and electrical desired), experience with components (both mechanical and electrical desired), nuclear site processes, and an understanding of industry performance and regulations is a plus. Activities include setting strategic long-term direction, implementing industry best practices, developing/maintaining fleet procedures, participating and leading in industry working groups, system/component and refueling outage support, and troubleshooting complex problems.

This position will be responsible for their assigned system and component performance, long term strategy implementation, and ensuring that processes/procedures are developed, standardized, and implemented throughout the SNC fleet. The Engineer is responsible for establishing the appropriate metrics/methods to ascertain system and component performance, develop improvement plans, provide the technical basis for system and component improvements, assist in problem solving/troubleshooting initiatives, supporting fleet initiatives such as subsequent license renewal, Extended Power Uprates, change in fuel cycle for PWRs from 18 months to 24 months, and providing specific technical subject matter expertise to the nuclear plant Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance groups as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, or Professional Engineer license, is required. (Engineering Technology will not be accepted).
• A strong technical background in engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
• Four (4) years of experience with systems and components is required (both mechanical and electrical desired).
• Knowledge of and abilities to maximize utilization of proactive ER Tools
• Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety.
• Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for systems and components.
• Ability to develop long-range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of systems and components.
• Ability to communicate technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive implementation of standard technical solutions to system/component issues.
• Experience and knowledge to technically interface with vendors and service suppliers on procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment performance problems.
• Ability to ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments in components, to work closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, and work control personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and systems.
• The ability to assist in the development of engineering specifications for components.
• Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee multiple complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to use good judgment and make sound engineering and business decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts at each nuclear plant site.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to be a team player with emphasis on team contribution.
• Self-starter who performs tasks with little supervision or oversight.
• Maintain unescorted access to all SNC facilities.
• Ability to qualify quickly and fill a role in the Emergency Response Organization.
• Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance, and Intentional Inclusion
• Lead through example
• Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity driven behaviors
• Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard
• Dedicated to setting and meeting high expectations
• Committed to success of employees, the FPS team, the SNC organization, customers and shareholders
• Self-directed with strong initiative

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) or more years of experience is preferred in the areas outlined above.
• understanding of industry performance and regulations is a plus.
• working knowledge of a nuclear power generation plant and systems (both mechanical and electrical desired)
• experience with components (both mechanical and electrical desired)
• nuclear site processes

Responsibilities

• system and component performance
• long term strategy implementation
• ensuring that processes/procedures are developed, standardized, and implemented throughout the SNC fleet
• establishing the appropriate metrics/methods to ascertain system and component performance
• develop improvement plans
• provide the technical basis for system and component improvements
• assist in problem solving/troubleshooting initiatives
• supporting fleet initiatives such as subsequent license renewal, Extended Power Uprates, change in fuel cycle for PWRs from 18 months to 24 months
• providing specific technical subject matter expertise to the nuclear plant Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance groups as necessary

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level