Components Engineer - Plant Vogtle 3&4
Description
Components Engineer - Plant Vogtle 3&4
If you want to make an impact, then we want YOU!
It's an exciting time to be part of our growing organization. If a career in new nuclear at Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's six nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama: two operating reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA; two operating reactors at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA; and two operating reactors at Plant Farley, near Dothan, AL. In addition, construction activities are well underway for two new AP1000 Units (V3&4) at our Plant Vogtle location in Waynesboro, GA .
Job Summary
Components Engineers serve as the owners of assigned component(s), acting as the station's focal point to increase component reliability and performance, reduce operating and maintenance costs, and maintain compliance with the plant design basis and regulatory requirements. The specific assignments are in the areas of
Valves (Motor-operated, check, and relief)
Snubbers
Motors/Motor Testing
Electrical Components (including protective relays, switches [hand, level, flow, pressure], distribution transformers, battery chargers, inverters, UPS, and emergency lights)
Oil Analysis/Tribology
Engineers at Southern Nuclear may have opportunities to manage special projects. Also, engineers typically take key refueling outage assignments. Engineering assignments typically include on-call duty engineer and emergency plan response requirements.
Educational Requirements
BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution required
Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer preferred
Background/Experience Requirements:
Minimum eight (8) years of engineering related experience preferred
Minimum five (5) years of nuclear plant experience preferred
Knowledge and Behavioral Attributes
Background in engineering with a working knowledge of applicable discipline (valves, snubbers, motors/motor testing, electrical components, and/or oil analysis/tribology), including discipline-specific codes and standards is strongly preferred.
Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions, based on experience and appropriate industry practices, in order to make timely decisions that might impact plant safety and reliability.
Ensures quality decisions are made by considering financial implications of decisions and actions to ensure costs are controlled.
Holds self and others accountable for superior results: component assignments offer a significant opportunity for learning and mentoring. Assigned Components Engineers should model high nuclear standards and technical conscience
Capable of working efficiently, effectively, and respectfully across organizations: Components engineers will coordinate with peers across departments to resolve complex issues. It is expected that they will be respectful and professional in every interaction.
Working knowledge in nuclear plant systems, structures, and components preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Assumes personal responsibility for individual and team success.
Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, specifically WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT.
Values diversity and respects the dignity of every individual.
Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes.
Other Requirements:
Ability to gain unescorted access to Southern Nuclear's Vogtle Electric Generating Plant is required.
This position requires the successful completion of the SNC Initial Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is approximately 6 weeks long and is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.
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.#LI
Job Field: Engineering
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-East Georgia-Waynesboro
Operating Company: Southern Nuclear Operating Co
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Plant Vogtle 3 & 4 - 7825 River Road (7825WAYNESBORO)
7825 River Road
WAYNESBORO, 30830
Req ID: SNC2006736
