Safety Analysis Engineer- Birmingham

Safety Analysis Engineer- Corporate- Birmingham

The position is responsible for performance and oversight of engineering and technical products associated with design and licensing basis hazards, accidents, and safety analyses for the SNC fleet. These analyses are conducted to demonstrate the plants operate within acceptable safety limits and design margins following design and licensing basis events. Types of analyses include evaluations of containment response, radiological releases, and transient analyses associated with assumed accidents and events to ensure compliance. This position will actively engage with SNC and industry peers in the development of solutions to generic technical issues as they relate to the fleet's accident and safety analyses. This position is located at the SNC Corporate Office and will report to the Safety Analysis Manager in the Risk Informed Engineering organization.

The work includes but is not limited to compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data, and performing and managing tasks and projects as part of our engineering team. This position requires an individual to be a self-starter, organized, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and to have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. The person needs to be flexible, and work well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Performing nuclear safety analyses and hazards calculations (radiological, dose, pressure-temperature transients, hydrogen generation, flooding, etc.) (UFSAR Chapter 6 & 15).

- Technical oversight of nuclear safety analyses and hazards calculations performed by external suppliers.

- Assisting Nuclear Fuels by ensuring technical accuracy and verification of SNC fleet core reload licensing inputs (OPL-3, OPL-4, FRED, and RSLC).

- Providing engineering reviews for compliance with existing and new regulations.

- Supporting preparation of NRC submittals and licensing document updates related to safety analysis scope.

- Providing technical oversight of the resolution to NSSS vendor notifications (Technical Bulletins, Nuclear Service Advisory Letters, and Service Information Letters, Safety Communications, etc.) relative to accident analyses.

- Monitoring and influencing emerging safety analysis issues to ensure SNC is appropriately positioned to resolve; interfacing with external groups such as NRC, INPO, NEI, PWROG, BWROG, EPRI, and ANS.

- Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university. Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred.

- Advanced degree in Engineering is highly preferred.

- PE License and other specialty certifications highly preferred.

Background/Experience Requirements:

- At least 5 years of work experience in engineering in the nuclear industry, 8 years preferred.

- Work experience associated with the systems, design, and analysis of nuclear power plants. Work experience with the AP1000 plant design is preferred.

- Must be able to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of good engineering practices.

- Prior performance of safety analyses and nuclear hazards calculations is strongly preferred.

- Experience with industry computer programs used in performing nuclear hazards and safety analyses such as GOTHIC, RELAP, RETRAN, RADTRAD, MICROSHIELD, ORIGEN, MCNP, GRODEC, etc. is preferred.

- Knowledge of nuclear plant Safety Analysis Reports (FSARs), Technical Specifications and site procedures, with emphasis on FSAR Chapters 6 and 15 is preferred.

- Experience leading small to mid-sized technical projects is desired.

- Must be able to work independently and in team settings on specific tasks, and to prioritize multiple tasks.

- Typically work independently to uncover and resolve complex technical issues at the system level.

- Must exhibit an exceptional degree of technical expertise, creativity, and involved in planning and coordinating projects that deal with unique or controversial problems.

- Continues to demonstrate ability to make independent prudent decisions; critical decision making ability to assess risk at multiple levels and understand the consequences and impact of actions; at times, act in the capacity of a consultant to management for technology planning.

Behavioral Attributes:

- Unquestionable Trust: Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity drive behaviors. Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard.

- Superior Performance: Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations. Priorities are safety first, teamwork and diversity and continuous improvement through leadership.

- Total Commitment: Committed to success of employees, customers, and shareholders and to citizenship and stewardship.

- Initiative: Self-starter who demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently.

- Accountability: Holds himself/herself accountable for business results and behaviors, meeting commitments.

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 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: 17532

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear