We currently have an opportunity located at our Corporate HQ location in Birmingham, AL for a Mechanical Component Engineer.
Mechanical Component Engineer (Corporate)
JOB SUMMARY:
Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s corporate Fleet Plant Support Department provides support for the Southern Nuclear Fleet. We are seeking an experienced engineer that will be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in mechanical components on the secondary side of the plant, particularly for Condensate and Feedwater Systems with working knowledge of Extraction Steam and Heater Drains. The successful candidate should have experience with mechanical components, nuclear site processes, and an understanding of industry performance and regulations is a plus. Experience with the Balance of Plant (BOP) for power plants is required, including knowledge of thermal performance. Activities include setting strategic long term direction, implementing industry best practices, developing/maintaining fleet procedures, participating and leading in industry working groups, outage support, and troubleshooting complex problems.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education Requirements
- 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).
Experience:
The position will be filled as either a level 5, 6, or 7 (lateral moves only) depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and expertise.
- A strong technical background in engineering and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
- Four (4) years of experience with mechanical Rankine steam cycle components is required, including an understanding of thermal efficiency/performance. Examples of systems and component include:
+ Condensate and Feedwater Systems
+ Extraction Steam and Heater Drains Systems
+ Condensate Pumps, Condensate Booster Pumps, Feedwater pumps, Feedwater Isolation Valves, Feedwater Flow Control Valves, Feedwater Heaters, Moisture Separators, Moisture Separator Reheaters, Steam Jet Air Ejectors, Level Control Valves
- Six (6) or more years of experience is preferred in the areas outlined above.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, in order to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to mechanical component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety.
- Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for mechanical components.
- Ability to develop long range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the mechanical components.
- 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 implementation of standard technical solutions to mechanical system/component issues.
- Experience and knowledge to technically interface with vendors and service suppliers on procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and resolving equipment performance problems.
- Ability to ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments in mechanical components, to work closely with site engineering, maintenance, operations, and work control personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and systems.
- The ability to assist in the development of engineering specifications for mechanical components.
- 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, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance, and Intentional Inclusion
- Lead through example
- Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity driven 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
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will be responsible for their assigned system and component performance, long term strategy implementation, and ensuring that processes/procedures are developed, standardized, and implemented throughout the SNC fleet. The Engineer is responsible for establishing the appropriate metrics/methods to ascertain mechanical component performance, develop improvement plans, provide the technical basis for system and component improvements, assist in problem solving/troubleshooting initiatives, supporting fleet initiatives such as subsequent license renewal and Extended Power Uprates, and providing specific technical subject matter expertise to the nuclear plant Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance groups as necessary.
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 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: 11323
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
