Diesel Generator Principal Engineer – Nuclear- Birmingham
We are pleased to announce an available position at our nuclear headquarters in Birmingham, AL for a Diesel Generator Principal Engineer. This role is within our Engineering Department, offering support for the Nuclear Fleet's Emergency Diesel Generators.
Emergency Diesel Generator Principal Engineer (Birmingham)
Summary of Position Duties:
This position is assigned to the Nuclear Fleet Engineering Plant Support organization and provides diesel generator expertise and analysis for the Southern Nuclear operating fleet. The Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) Principal Engineer will strategize innovative methods to improve equipment reliability and to reduce operation and maintenance costs. The ideal candidate must have experience with diesel generators and optimizing diesel performance, knowledge of Nuclear Regulations and best practices in the industry, involvement in industry working groups, plus the ability to troubleshoot issues related to components affecting diesel performance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide both remote and on-site troubleshooting, testing, and field installation of diesel mechanical, electrical, controls, and fuel and air-start delivery systems.
- Determine preventative and predictive maintenance required for EDG systems
- Attend and participate in factory or site acceptance testing
- Be actively engaged with the Design Change team to ensure effective, efficient installation and post-modification testing is successfully accomplished.
- Formulate Life Cycle Maintenance strategy and initiatives for the fleet focusing on capital upgrades, O&M maintenance, and obsolescence plans.
- Develop EDG metrics, health scorecard, and general coordination with respective site organizations (e.g. engineering, maintenance, operations, outage management, etc.) in support of diesel performance and outage implementation.
- Develop and maintain procedures, engineering evaluations and corrective action recommendations for problems and issues.
Job Requirements:
- 8 years minimum power plant experience with 4+ years at either a nuclear site or within corporate engineering working on diesels
- Must be able to satisfy the minimum SNC physical requirements of the position
Educational Requirements:
- B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university preferred; however, a Bachelor of Science in an alternative engineering curriculum or Professional License (P.E.) combined with in-depth experience in power generation will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must exhibit an exceptional degree of EDG technical expertise, creativity and resourcefulness and demonstrate ability to make independent prudent decisions and assess risk and understand consequences and impact of actions
- Previous work experience at a diesel generator vendor fab or test facility a plus
- Must possess deep expertise to lead and participate in professional committees and develop information that extends knowledge and integrates lessons learned
- Experience as Chairperson/ Vice Chairperson in a EDG Owners Groups a plus
- Models high standards and holds self and others accountable for superior results
- An ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions, based on experience and appropriate industry practices, to make timely decisions which might impact plant safety and reliability
- Effectively present technical positions to all levels of management and audiences
Behavioral Attributes:
- Prioritizes work of self and others to ensure schedules are met
- Strives for superior results and getting better every day
- Respects the dignity of every individual; assumes personal accountability
- Considerable interpersonal and client relation skills required
- Must be able to effectively communicate with other groups and disciplines to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved
- Develop strong teamwork with peers throughout the nuclear industry.
Other Requirements:
- Candidate must maintain unescorted site access and NRC Fitness for Duty
- Must work alternate shifts and extended hours during Maintenance Outages
- Must be able to become qualified to fill Emergency ERO Duty support role.
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: 11903
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
