Southern Nuclear

Reactor Engineer/Analyst - Plant Farley

LocationColumbia, AL
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Farley Engineering organization is seeking an experienced, high performing Reactor Engineer with an analytical mindset. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear’s Plant Farley in Columbia, Alabama.

Job Summary

This position is assigned to the Site Engineering Department and reports to the Farley Reactor Engineering Supervisor. The Reactor Engineer is responsible for performing various activities necessary to support operation of the plant. This position will require engagement in the following: reactor core monitoring, power maneuvers, special nuclear material (SNM) control and accountability, fuel movement and inspection, technical specification surveillances, and computer hardware and software support for core analysis and monitoring. Conduct of these activities will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations for Plant Farley.

Job Responsibilities

Reactor Engineers are expected to be on call one week out of every five in support of plant operations.
Periodic shift work will be occasionally required in support of plant operations.
Serve in the Emergency Response Organization as a Reactor Engineer in Technical Support Center.
Must be able to complete Reactor Engineer qualifications.
Develop and implement Reactor Engineering procedures and processes necessary to support operation.
Perform technical specification surveillances and testing to monitor operation of the reactor core.
Develop reactivity plans in support of plant operations.
Operate and maintain core monitoring software.
Implement Special Nuclear Material control program.
Ensure storage of nuclear fuel meets regulatory requirements.
Perform inspections of nuclear fuel.
Support the Reactivity Management program.


Requirements Education Requirements:

Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university or a PE license or a BS in a technical field.
A Nuclear Engineering degree is strongly preferred.
An advanced degree and/or PE license is a plus.


Background/Experience Requirements

Previous qualification as a reactor engineer at an operating facility is preferred.
Previous nuclear power plant experience is desired.
Experience with Westinghouse methods is desired.
Previous documented leadership experience is not required but would be a plus.


Knowledge Skills & Abilities

A high level of written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are required to relate precise technical recommendations, issues, etc. to applicable shareholders.
Effective engagement and efficient support of plant departments in troubleshooting and problem resolution activities.
Knowledge of nuclear and thermal-hydraulic engineering analyses to perform state-of-the-art nuclear engineering calculations.
Knowledge of nuclear fuel-related UFSAR and Technical Specifications as well as site procedures to perform fuel-related operational support.
Knowledge of industry experience in the operation of nuclear fuel including issues and trends with new fuel designs, core designs, fuel cycle designs, and operating strategies.
Ability to hold self and others accountable to established policies and procedures.
Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
Working knowledge of common computer tools, including MS Word and Excel.


Behavioral Attributes

Role model for Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Superior Performance, and Act with Integrity
Must model safe work behaviors and be able to hold self and others accountable for safe work behaviors.
Honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity drive behaviors.
Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard.
Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations.
Committed to success of employees, customers, and shareholders.
Self-directed with strong initiative.
Results oriented and customer focused.


Other Requirements

The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements for unescorted access.
The successful candidate must satisfactorily pass the Engineering Orientation training program. The training is approximately 5 weeks long and is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours.
The successful candidate must be willing to travel to other plants within the fleet for mentoring during the qualification process if required.

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

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

Job Identification: 12242

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear

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