Nuclear Planning Specialist - Plant Farley
The Nuclear Planning Specialist develops maintenance plans and packages work orders used to support a wide variety of maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and plant modifications.
The successful candidate will be adept at standard Microsoft Office Suite computer tools and must be able to quickly learn new programs used for planning and reporting. The Nuclear Planning Specialist will perform planning walkdowns, research maintenance history, and consult drawings, manuals and procedures to develop accurate and detailed work plans. This position requires excellent communication with maintenance craft, management, engineering, operations, and vendors, as well as a commitment to excellent customer service.
Shift work will be required at times, and call-out duties will occur on a rotational basis.
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates six nuclear power electric generating plants that provide approximately 20 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia. Southern Nuclear is leading the nuclear renaissance by building the first new U.S. nuclear reactors in more than 25 years. When completed, the two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors currently under construction at Plant Vogtle will make the facility the largest in the U.S. with four reactors on one site. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High school diploma is required.
Experience:
Four (4) or more years of maintenance experience at a nuclear power plant, related heavy industry, or military equivalent is required.
Maintenance work package planning experience is preferred.
Experience with Maximo is preferred.
Experience with Electronic Work Packages is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Well organized and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to work in any environment demanded of the workforce, including temperature extremes and elevations.
Working knowledge of codes, standards, and technical specifications - preferred.
Working knowledge of plant systems, structures, and components - preferred.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTES
Must be a change agent, self-motivated and proactive.
Must seek continuous improvement for performance and processes.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.
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: 16930
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
