Job Title: Probabilistic Risk Analysis Engineer
JOB SUMMARY
This position will be in the SNC Corporate Office and will report to the Risk Modeling Manager. This engineer is responsible for performing engineering evaluations in support of Southern Nuclear Operating Company nuclear generating plants. This engineer will be part of the Risk Modeling groups in the Risk Informed Engineering (RIE) department. The RIE department is focused on being the industry leader in risk-informed decisions making by developing, maintaining, and applying state-of-the-art tools and models. The PRA Engineer work includes, but is not limited to, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting technical inputs, demonstrating regulatory compliance, and performing and managing tasks and projects as part of a team of PRA Engineers. 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, demonstrate initiative, and work well in a high-pressure, fast-paced, and deadline-oriented environment.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties of the PRA Engineer include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for performing risk-related engineering evaluations used for Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) model development and maintenance in support of the electric generating plants operated by Southern Nuclear Company (SNC). These include SNC’s existing Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) and Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) nuclear plants
- Reviewing PRA inputs such as design changes, emergency operating procedure updates, and licensing basis changes and assessing the impact on PRA models
- Managing small, medium, and large projects using Project Management principles. Engaging cross-functionally within the RIE department, the broader SNC organization, and with vendors to achieve goals
- Performing PRA model updates and providing risk informed programs support.
- Interpreting and ensuring compliance with risk informed regulatory requirements, policies and standards, including but not limited to RG 1.200, RG 1.174, RG 1.177. Interfacing with the regulator.
- Perform assigned engineering task by applying PRA engineering principles.
- Writing and reviewing technical reports.
- Making presentations.
- Performing special studies.
- Assisting with audits and inspections including support of significance determination program and emergency request.
- Providing inputs to and implementing policies and procedures.
- Travel to plant sites and industry events in support of SNC objectives
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, or nuclear) from an accredited college or university, or Professional Engineer license, is required
- Master’s of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering or foreign equivalent is preferred.
Background/Experience Requirements:
- Knowledge or experience with nuclear power plant design, systems, and/or operation is required.
- Nuclear power plant experience is preferred.
- Prior direct PRA work experience related to Internal Events, Internal Flooding, Fire, and/or Seismic PRA is an advantage.
- Experience with standard PRA tools such as CAFTA and Phoenix is a plus.
- High degree of analytical skills is preferred.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Organizational and time management skills are highly preferred.
- High degree of computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, and other database software) required.
- Demonstrated team player and self-starter.
- Be able to adapt to the changing priorities.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Must exhibit the Our Values – Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment
+ Safety First: Work safety every day, every job.
+ 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
- Must exhibit strong ownership skills, proactive traits, and good interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must be highly motivated, able to work with the group and with minimal supervisor.
- The ability to develop good relationship with plant personnel is a must.
- The successful candidate must hold himself/herself accountable for personal safety and must model safe behaviors
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: 18302
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
