FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER - PLANT FARLEY
Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Farley Engineering organization is seeking a high-performing engineer with a strong analytical mindset and a desire to become a subject matter expert in the programmatic and technical aspects of nuclear plant fire protection design. This position is based at Southern Nuclear's Plant Farley facility in Columbia, Alabama.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide code and program expertise. Ensure program compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
- Prepare for NRC and INPO inspections and assessments.
- Monitor the testing and performance of the fire protection detection and suppression systems.
- Review design and field changes for accuracy, program impact, and functional testing.
- Develop and improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks based on corrective actions, performance monitoring, Operating Experience, and PM feedback.
- Develop and provide technical support for surveillance testing, fire protection pre-plans, and impairment monitoring and reporting processes.
- Ensure appropriate training, guidance and reference materials are provided to station personnel who perform or review fire protection documentation. Participate in and assess fire drills and emergency response exercises.
- Review, evaluate and respond to industry Operating Experience.
Job Requirements:
- Plan, organize and manage work to meet project schedules and changing priorities.
- Evaluate equipment failures and recommend appropriate corrective action.
- Evaluate design changes to plant equipment and systems.
- Evaluate, monitor and trend plant data for assigned systems and areas of responsibility.
- Troubleshoot systems, perform predictive and root cause analysis and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Plan assigned phases of preventive, routine and special maintenance programs
- Perform engineering evaluations of equipment necessary for safe and economical operation of a nuclear plant.
- Provide guidance and training to employees and contractors on technical issues within assigned systems and areas of responsibility.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Engineering degree from an accredited college or university highly preferred
- Or Professional Engineer (PE) license combined with four or more years of Fire Protection Engineering experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree in Fire Protection Engineering.
Engineering Experience Desired:
- Four or more years of fire protection engineering experience preferred.
- Nuclear power plant experience preferred
- Membership of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is highly desired
- Participation in key industry organizations such as the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is desired.
Technical Requirements:
- Detailed knowledge of plant procedures, codes and regulations applicable to the assigned area.
- Detailed knowledge of plant systems and processes.
- Working knowledge of computer software programs supporting assigned area.
Other Requirements:
- Selected candidate must live within one hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility to support emergency response duties.
Behavioral Attributes:
- Prioritizes personal and teamwork activities to ensure schedules are met; incorporates vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders into decision-making when appropriate; takes a lead role in ensuring quality decisions are made; considers the financial implications of decisions and actions; communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
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 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: 21431
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
