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Quality Control Inspector/Analyst - Plant Hatch

Job Summary

This position is a certified Level II Quality Control inspector in all disciplines/methods. The individual should have the necessary training and experience to obtain level II certifications within six months of employment. The position is in the Engineering Support Department and will report to the Plant Support Manager at Plant Hatch near Baxley, Georgia.  

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Maintain all areas of knowledge and experience associated with procedures, instructions, and work orders associated with inspections and examinations as required by the Level II.
• Initiate/Implement schedules, perform inspection planning and perform completion reviews associated with inspections, examinations, and material receipt.
• Perform inspections, examinations and material receipt of work activities associated with plant maintenance, modifications, or construction projects in accordance with approved procedures and instructions, codes and standards.
• Perform testing or verification of materials associated with permanent plant equipment.
• Assist in the development and implementation of various inspection and examination programs and procedures. 
• Responsible for assisting the certifying authority level III in the training and certification of lower-level personnel.
• Evaluate indeterminate or unacceptable inspection or examination results for defect characterization and possible corrective measures.
• Provide technical direction and oversight for other personnel during normal and outage work activities.
• The candidate is expected to take a leadership role in training less experienced personnel and coordinating inspection contractor personnel during outages.          

Education/Certification Requirements

• Must have held a Level II or III certification per NQA-1 and /or ASNT CP-189 within the last eight years. 
• Associate or higher degree in relevant field preferred.
• Technical training in the area of inspection resulting in ANSI Level II or III certification in the following fields is preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, I&C, Civil, Coatings.
• Technical training in the area of nondestructive testing resulting in Level II or Level III certification in the following fields is preferred: Visual Section XI, Visual Welding, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant inspection.  

Background/Experience Requirements

• Past or current experience in performing inspections and be able to be certified to ANSI N45.2.6 as a Level II inspector. Must be able to pass practical and written test.
• Be able to obtain and pass the practical and written test for ANSI mechanical, electrical, civil inspections. 
• Knowledge of 10CFR50 Appendix-B, NQA-1 Quality Programs, Code of construction for nuclear power plants, ANSI and ASME codes. 
• Must have at least 2 years of documented experience in welding, visual inspections, MT and PT to AMSE BPVC XI experience. 
• Familiar in the use of common computer software such as Word, Excel in generating documents.
• Knowledge and application of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the quality field.
• Intermediate computer skills including job specific programs, spreadsheets, word processing
• Ability to read and understand procedures, specifications and drawings and to evaluate documentation for compliance with design specifications
• Review QA procedures to verify compliance with ASME, IEEE, and NRC regulations
• Mechanical aptitude and Electrical background required
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding to perform duties of this job. 
• Industrial site experience is preferred.
• Nuclear power plant experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership is desired.
• Must be willing and able to perform on-call duties.

Behavioral Attributes

• Places highest priority on nuclear and industrial safety.
• Works through conflicts to achieve best possible solution.
• Works well in team setting.
• Respects the dignity and different views of every individual.
• Assumes personal responsibility for individual and team success.
• Must be able to hold self and others accountable for safe work behaviors.
• Optimizes the use of resources.
• Leadership courage to identify and document items adverse to quality.

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.

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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.