What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Engineer, Licensing Analyst, Project Manager- Birmingham position at Southern Nuclear?
Southern Nuclear Licensing Engineer/Licensing Engineer Analyst
Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s (SNC) Regulatory Affairs Department is seeking a high performing professional., eExperience related to nuclear licensing and/or Regulatory Compliance is a plus. This position is primarily responsible for supporting inspections, reportability assessments and regulatory compliance requested licensing actions (e.g., license amendment requests, Inservice Inspection Alternatives, Inservice Testing Alternatives) for the SNC operating fleet.
Job Requirements
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: 17533
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear
Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s (SNC) Regulatory Affairs Department is seeking a high performing professional., eExperience related to nuclear licensing and/or Regulatory Compliance is a plus. This position is primarily responsible for supporting inspections, reportability assessments and regulatory compliance requested licensing actions (e.g., license amendment requests, Inservice Inspection Alternatives, Inservice Testing Alternatives) for the SNC operating fleet.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required for the engineer position. Advanced degree in Engineering or Law a plus. Applicable Nuclear experience, including military, will be considered for the analyst position.
- Experience with understanding, evaluating, and dispositioning industry, regulatory, or technical issues is highly desired.
- Prior NRC experience (resident or regional inspector, NRR experience, etc.) or previous SRO license or certification is highly desired.
- Plant specific knowledge of SNC plant Farley, Hatch or Vogtle (including AP1000 design) is desired but not required.
- Work experience in Licensing (e.g., writing license amendment requests) or Compliance (e.g., experience with NRC Reactor Oversight Process) is desired but not required.
- Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, associated regulations, and design documentation sufficient to prepare response to regulatory actions and effective interpretations requested licensing actions is desired.
- Strong understanding of the Corrective Action Program preferred.
- Ability to communicate well, to make presentations to senior SNC management, and to build trusting relationships with the NRC personnel is required.
- Must exhibit the Southern Values– Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently
- Holding oneself accountable for personal safety and modeling safe behavior for peers
- Relocation to Birmingham, AL required
- Up to 25% travel is required.
- Availability for after-hours plant support
- SNC emergency response organization support
- Supporting resolution of regulatory compliance, reportability, and licensing issues actions impacting SNC sites and supporting resolution of these issues
- Supporting sites during NRC inspection activities
- Providing expertise in plant licensing basis, as well as generic and plant-specific licensing issues
- Performing research, as required, to develop or support formal Regulatory positions
- Providing complete task management of regulatory issues
- Interfacing with the NRC staff regarding SNC compliance and licensing activities
- Participating in and representing SNC at industry forums in support of SNC compliance and licensing objectives
- Influencing industry and NRC in development of regulations generic licensing actions to benefit the sites
- Interfacing with SNC corporate and plant engineering departments in support of licensing activities
- Updating SNC procedural guidance and requirements to reflect latest industry requirements and best practices.
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: 17533
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear