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Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Hatch's Engineering organization is seeking high performing supervisors with an analytical mindset.  These positions will be located at Southern Nuclear's Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA.

Summary of Position Duties

The Systems Engineering Supervisor leads a team of engineers responsible for the health, reliability, and performance of assigned plant systems. This position provides technical leadership, personnel development, and oversight of engineering activities that support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation. The supervisor ensures engineering resources are focused on identifying issues early, managing risk, and driving timely and effective resolution of equipment and system challenges.

Supervisory duties include:

• Ensure proper implementation of corporate, plant and department policies/procedures
• Ensure focus and prioritization for Core Engineering activities.
• Ensure training and qualification of personnel in accordance with applicable procedures
• Provide effective and efficient support of Maintenance and Operations in trouble shooting and problem resolution activities.
• Function as acting department manager when necessary
• Serve as duty Engineering Supervisor or Manager
• Serve on an Emergency Response Team rotation and respond within 90 minutes.
• Ensure proper industrial and radiation safe practices are followed by employees and contractors, specifically
  • Must model safe work behaviors
  • Must have the ability to initiate and encourage others to follow safe work practices
  • Must be able to hold self and others accountable for safe work behaviors
• Ensure personnel embrace the use of Human Performance Tools (Fleet and Engineering). 

Requirements

• Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (required) from an accredited college or university or hold a PE license.  
• A minimum of five (5) years nuclear experience is required with a preference for ten (10) years of nuclear power experience is desired for this position. 
• Nuclear site Engineering experience is preferred. 
• Supervisory experience within an engineering organization is desired 
• Experience in multiple departments (operations, maintenance, etc.) desired 
• Solid plant operations knowledge of generation and nuclear systems.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Plant Codes and Standards.

Preferred:

• Shift Technical Advisor or Operations (SRO) license/certification experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• An advanced degree will be an advantage. 

Behavioral Attributes

 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and/or large projects with minimal supervision.  This position requires strong ownership skills, proactive traits, and good client relations and interpersonal skills. 

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 benets 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.