Fire Protection Engineer - Plant Hatch

We support 9 million customers and businesses nationwide with electric utilities in three states and natural gas distribution utilities in four, and provide wholesale energy, customized distributed energy solutions and fiber optics and wireless communications across the country.

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Plant Vogtle Engineering organization is seeking a high performing engineer with an analytical mindset and a desire to become an expert in programmatic and technical matters in the area of nuclear plant fire protection design. This position will be located at Southern Nuclear's Plant Hatch in Baxley, Georgia near Vidalia, GA.

• Provide code and program expertise. Ensure program compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare for NRC/INPO pre-operational inspections.
• Monitor the testing and performance of the fire protection detection and suppression systems.
• Review design/field changes for accuracy, program impact, and functional testing.
• Develop and improve Preventive Maintenance tasks based on corrective actions and monitoring, Operating Experience, and PM feedback.
• Develop and/or provide technical support in the development of surveillance testing, fire protection pre plans, and impairment monitoring and reporting processes.
• Ensure appropriate training and guidance and appropriate reference materials are provided for station personnel who perform or review fire protection documents. Participate in and assess fire drills and emergency response exercises.
• Review and respond to industry Operating Experience.

• Plans, organizes and manages work to meet project schedules and changing priorities.
• Evaluates equipment failures and recommends appropriate course of action.
• Evaluates, monitors and trends plant data for assigned area of work or system.
• Troubleshoots systems, performs predictive and root cause analysis, and determines corrective actions.
• Plans assigned phases of preventive, routine and special maintenance programs and performs engineering evaluations of equipment needed for the operation of a safe and economical nuclear plant.
• Provides guidance and training to other employees and contractors on technical issues within an assigned area of work or system.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering or Engineering degree from an accredited college or university highly preferred
• Or Professional Engineer license in combination with 4 or more years of Fire Protection Engineering experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree in Fire Protection

• Minimum of four years in fire protection preferred
• Nuclear power plant experience is preferred
• Membership in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is highly desired
• Participation in key industry groups such as the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is desired.

• Detailed knowledge of plant procedures and regulations in assigned area
• Detailed knowledge of plant systems and processes
• Working knowledge of computer software programs supporting assigned area

• Selected candidate must live within one hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability

• Prioritizes work of self and others to ensure schedules are met; incorporates vendors/contractors and other employees into decision-making when necessary, acting in a lead role to ensure quality decisions are made; considers financial implications of decisions and actions to ensure cost are controlled; communicates well both in writing and orally. Holds self-accountable for superior results; respects the dignity of every individual;
  
  assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success.

Please note:

This position may require the successful completion of the SNC Initial Engineering Training as a condition of continued employment. The training is approximately 14 weeks long and is a rigorous period that may require studying after work hours.

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.