Southern Company · 1 day ago
Fleet ER Engineer- Components- Birmingham or Any SNC Site
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, is seeking an experienced engineer for their Fleet Plant Support Department. The role involves providing technical leadership in plant systems and components, ensuring strategic direction, and troubleshooting complex problems within the nuclear power generation context.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in plant systems and components
Setting strategic long-term direction
Implementing industry best practices
Developing/maintaining fleet procedures
Participating and leading in industry working groups
System/component and refueling outage support
Troubleshooting complex problems
Responsible for their assigned system and component performance
Long term strategy implementation
Ensuring that processes/procedures are developed, standardized, and implemented throughout the SNC fleet
Establishing the appropriate metrics/methods to ascertain system and component performance
Developing improvement plans
Providing the technical basis for system and component improvements
Assisting in problem solving/troubleshooting initiatives
Supporting fleet initiatives such as subsequent license renewal
Providing specific technical subject matter expertise to the nuclear plant Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance groups as necessary
Qualification
Required
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)
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 systems and components is required (both mechanical and electrical desired)
Knowledge of and abilities to maximize utilization of proactive ER Tools
Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to component issues that might impact plant output, operation, or safety
Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for systems and components
Ability to develop long-range plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing equipment to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of systems and 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 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 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 components
Ability to initiate, coordinate and oversee multiple complex projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to adapt quickly 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
Ability to qualify quickly and fill a role in the Emergency Response Organization
Preferred
Six (6) or more years of experience is preferred in the areas outlined above
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
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