Reactor Engineer - Plant Hatch

Reactor Engineer- Plant Hatch

It's an exciting time to be part of our growing organization. Southern Nuclear, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's eight nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama: four reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA; two reactors at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA; and two reactors at Plant Farley, near Dothan, AL.

Summary Of Job Duties

We have an opening for a Reactor Engineer at Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. This position is at a BWR-4 Light Water Reactor. Reactor Engineers provide technical direction regarding the safe, efficient and reliable operation of reactor cores and nuclear fuel. Reactor Engineers deal daily with issues concerning nuclear fuel and reactor operation. They are responsible for optimal core performance, core physics tests, fuel performance, and special nuclear material accountability. Typical duties include:

- Monitor and trend important parameters for core performance and reactivity control.

- Administer program for nuclear fuel management and control to ensure safe core loading, alterations, and power operation.

- Provide direction and on-site support for core alterations, plant startups, and major power changes.

- Develop computer models of steady state and transient core conditions.

- Implement plans for response to fuel failures.

- Maintain fuel operating history.

- Administer the Special Nuclear Materials Programs.

- Perform new fuel receipt inspections.

- Perform core physics surveillance testing.

- Assess core damage during simulated and actual emergencies.

- Participate in an on-call rotation to provide reactor engineering support for emergent plant problems affecting reactor operation.

- Provide engineering support to resolve problems in and improve the long-term reliability of the fuel handling, dry fuel storage, and nuclear instrumentation systems.

Engineers at Southern Nuclear may have opportunities to manage special projects. Also, engineers typically take key refueling outage assignments. Future developmental assignments in operations, training, or quality assurance often prepare engineers for supervisory and management positions. Engineers who aspire for leadership roles, especially in Reactor Engineering or Nuclear Fuels, are highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

- Five or more years of BWR Reactor Engineering or Operations experience desired.

- A background in reactor engineering with working knowledge of Panacea and 3-D Monicore software and other applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to the nuclear power industry desired. - An ability to solve complex problems and make sound, timely engineering decisions, based upon experience, appropriate industry practices, and sound engineering principles that might impact plant safety and reliability.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Behavioral Attributes

- Accepts ownership of assigned programs, projects, and tasks.

- Develops strategy for optimum use of resources.

- Manages financial performance to control costs.

- Works through conflicts to create win/win situations.

- Holds self and others accountable for results.

- Values diversity and respects the dignity of every individual.

- Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes.

- Displays Leadership attributes and expresses a desire to advance into leadership

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.

Job Identification: 13968

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear