Shift Support Supervisor in Training/Senior Reactor Operator - Plant Hatch

 

Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC), headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's six nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama:  two reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA; two reactors at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA; and two reactors at Plant Farley, near Dothan, AL.  In addition, planning and excavation activities are underway for the future construction of two new reactors at our Plant Vogtle location.  It's an exciting time to be part of our growing organization.  If a new and significant challenge is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!

 

We have opportunities available for Shift Support Supervisors in Training (SRO) at Plant Hatch in Baxley, Ga. 

 

 Job Description:

 

Selected candidates for the Shift Support Supervisor in Training will perform Operations staff functions for plant familiarization to prepare for an upcoming NRC Hot License Class. Candidates must successfully complete plant-provided systems and fundamentals training on reactor operation, heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics, as well as pass initial screening and annual medical requirements for acquiring and maintaining industrial fire brigade duties.

Upon the successful completion of Hot License Class and attaining an NRC Operating License, the SRO candidate will become a Shift Support Supervisor, directing operating shift personnel in the performance of plant duties. This will include standing watch on rotating 12-hour shifts, and coordinating and directing the operation of the nuclear power plant's systems. Shift work, continuous training with periodic examinations, respirator qualification, and maintaining qualification as a member of the plant Fire Brigade are all requirements of this position.

 

Requirements:

Candidates will be required to meet at least one of the following requirements:  1 or more years as an active reactor operator at a BWR facility; OR 1.5 or more years as an active reactor operator at a non-comparable commercial power reactor; OR 2 or more years in a position equivalent to a reactor operator position at a military reactor.  Equivalent positions include:  Propulsion Plant Watch Officer Engineering Watch Supervisor Reactor Operator Engineering Officers of the Watch Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor Preferred candidates will have four or more years experience in nuclear plant operations (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial power plant), including holding a previous NRC RO or SRO license or military equivalent Demonstrated leadership, preferably at the supervisor level or above, along with excellent oral and written skills. Solid analytical thinking and strong mechanical aptitude a must. High school diploma or equivalent is required  Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field preferred Should possess a high degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment

Other Requirements:

The selected candidate will be required to obtain U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Unescorted Access and will participate in the company's Fitness-for-Duty Program. Candidates may also be required to maintain qualifications and on-call responsibilities in support of the plant Emergency Response Organization. In order to obtain unescorted access, the selected candidate will be required to complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Information from this form will be used to conduct an extensive background investigation as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations. It is unlikely you will be granted access if (1) you have had a positive drug or alcohol test within the past five years, (2) you have used or possessed drugs in the past five years, (3) you have a felony conviction in the past five years, (4) you have recent misdemeanor convictions, (5) you falsify or omit information or fail to fully cooperate during the investigation process. This list is not inclusive.