BWR Fuels Engineer- Birmingham
Southern Company
**BWR Fuels Engineer/ Analyst / Physicist**
**JOB REQUIREMENTS:**
**Education** :
+ A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
+ An advanced degree in Engineering, or related field with specialties in nuclear fuel and/or safety analysis is preferred.
+ Degree(s) in Nuclear Engineering is preferred, but not required.
**Experience** :
The following experience is required:
+ Eight (8) years of nuclear power plant or related industrial experience is required. Ten (10) years of nuclear power plant or related industrial experience is preferred.
The following experiences are highly desired:
+ Experience with applications of BWR reactor physics.
+ Experience with BWR fuel and core design, and AOO analysis.
+ Experience with FSAR Chapter 6 and 15 safety analyses.
+ Experience with GE-Hitachi (GEH)/Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) nuclear methods.
+ Experience with CASMO/SIMULATE methods.
+ Experience associated with the systems, design, and analysis of entire SNC nuclear fleet of BWRs.
**Knowledge and Skills** :
+ Ability to clearly state vision and desired outcomes for projects under your responsibility and control.
+ Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the plant and engineering organizations and with external stakeholders (vendors, industry groups, regulatory agencies).
+ Experience managing development and implementation of complex projects with multiple work phases.
+ Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships.
+ Extensive knowledge of regulatory infrastructure related to energy policy, commercial nuclear reactor operation, and deployment of innovation.
+ Excellent written and oral communications skills. Comfortable providing and presenting information to all levels of the organization.
+ Ability to comprehend complex reactor physics/design problems and provide solutions is required.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in autonomous use of engineering judgement and decision making. Self-starter capable of performing tasks with little supervision or oversight.
+ Must exhibit an exceptional degree of technical expertise, creativity, and resourcefulness.
**Behavioral Attributes:**
+ 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.
+ Initiative: Self-starter who demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently.
+ Accountability: Holds himself/herself accountable for business results and behaviors, meeting commitments.
**MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** :
BWR Fuel Lead Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Be responsible for driving for results in key initiatives.
+ Serve as the single point of contact for communication with internal and external stakeholders on key initiatives.
+ Provide technical leadership for activities related to nuclear fuel and core design, licensing, and operation.
+ Provide technical oversight and support to personnel in the Nuclear Fuel and Reactor Engineering functional area for the SNC fleet.
+ Provide mentoring of less experienced Fuel Engineering personnel.
+ Influence the team behaviors related to Our Values and delivering on our Key Business Results
+ May serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization.
**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: 13737
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
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