Programs Engineer- Any SNC Site at Southern Company

Birmingham, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inservice Inspection, Flow Accelerated Corrosion, License Renewal, Aging Management, Buried Piping and Tanks, FLEX, Reactor Internals, Welding, Cable Monitoring, Systems Engineering, Component Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Coordination, Technical Communication

Industry

Utilities

Description

Programs Engineers This position may sit at an SNC site. JOB SUMMARY: Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s corporate Fleet Plant Support Department provides support for the Southern Nuclear Fleet. We are seeking engineers with experience in Inservice Inspection, Flow Accelerated Corrosion, License Renewal/Aging Management, Buried Piping and Tanks, FLEX, Reactor Internals, Welding, and/or Cable Monitoring Programs. These program engineers are responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in the aforementioned program(s). The successful candidate should have understanding of applicable regulations, codes, and industry standards and experience with program implementation in nuclear power plants. Activities involve ensuring code/regulatory compliance, identifying industry best practices, developing/maintaining fleet procedures, participation in industry working groups, and troubleshooting problems. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Educational/Experience * 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). * Mechanical or Materials Engineering discipline is preferred. Metallurgical, Nuclear, Civil, Chemical, and Electrical Engineering degrees will be considered based upon the candidate’s experience. * A strong technical background in engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements related to the applicable programs. * Three (3) years or more of application and experience with programs such as Inservice Inspection, Flow Accelerated Corrosion, License Renewal/Aging Management, Buried Piping and Tanks, FLEX, Reactor Internals, and/or Cable Monitoring Programs is desired. Five (5) years or more of application and experience with applicable programs is preferred. * Proficiency in interpretation of system/component/isometric drawings is preferred. * Nuclear power site station experience is preferred. * Previous experience in systems engineering, programs engineering, or component engineering is preferred. Experience Preferences The position will be filled as a level 4 thru 7 depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and expertise. No promotional level 7s will be rewarded. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions based on experience and appropriate industry practices. * 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 standard technical solutions to system/component issues. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee multiple complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to adapt 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. Behavioral Attributes * Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment. * Honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive behaviors. * Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard. * Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations. * Priorities are safety first, teamwork and diversity and continuous improvement through example. * Committed to success of employees, customers, and shareholders. * Self-directed with strong initiative. * Results oriented and customer focused. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: These positions will be responsible for the SNC program performance and associated processes/procedures are maintained and standardized throughout the SNC fleet. The program engineers are responsible for ensuring applicable regulatory code compliance, application of industry best practices, and the governance, oversight, support and performance functions of plant equipment inspection/testing. Engineering assignments typically include refueling outage support and industry travel associated with assigned duties. These positions are expected to support Corporate ERO duties. 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. Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southerncompany.com%2Fsouthernnuclear&data=05%7C02%7Csipricke%40southernco.COM%7C742602bdc06c4a5c5a3c08dcb24decc0%7Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%7C0%7C0%7C638581294959035671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VfyL3s3pMGK%2FZmD9aG5Exqcpkvth7MbBVpCYuwD0YWg%3D&reserved=0] Southern Company (NYSE: SO [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/southern-company-first-quarter-earnings-to-be-released-may-1-302406019.html#financial-modal]) 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 [https://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 [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fseo.nlx.org%2Fsouthernco%2Fpdf%2FSOCO-Benefits.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Csipricke%40southernco.COM%7C235679ee89374ff2a68f08dd1485ddd6%7Cc0a02e2d1186410a88950a4a252ebf17%7C0%7C0%7C638689287367618503%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pS%2FbwHQsZU6%2BJWmcyrcb0OIy7tbDDbozXe9o11R7Hqg%3D&reserved=0]. 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. Southern Nuclear

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and guidance for specific nuclear power plant programs to ensure regulatory code compliance and standardization across the fleet. Responsibilities include developing fleet procedures, troubleshooting problems, and supporting refueling outages.