Radiation Protection Supervisor - Plant Hatch

Radiation Protection Supervisor (Plant Hatch)

The radiation protection supervisor is responsible for providing active leadership by supervising a team of radiation protection technicians who support operations and maintenance activities within radio logically controlled areas of the facility. The supervisor oversees work‑management processes and plans for radiological work activities, implements procedures to meet site and regulatory requirements, and supports the emergency response organization by serving in the on‑call rotation.

The radiation protection supervisor is responsible for supervising a team of radiation protection technicians and ensuring the safe execution of health‑physics related activities in radio logically controlled areas. The role includes oversight of work‑management processes, planning and preparation for radiological work, and implementation of procedures that meet regulatory and site requirements.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences or engineering (strongly preferred).
• 5 years’ experience in radiation protection at a nuclear reactor facility, with at least 2 years of technical training.
• Knowledge of plant procedures, regulations, systems, processes, and work‑management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain priorities.
• Effective teamwork and the ability to sustain working relationships across disciplines.
• Commitment to meeting background screening, fitness‑for‑duty, and physical requirements.
• Potential requirement to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position and access.
• Requirement to reside within a 90‑minute response time of Plant Hatch for emergency response availability.

• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience as an RP supervisor.
• NRRPT certification.

• Focus on Safety First and employee wellness to ensure safe work practices.
• Lead the radiation protection technicians by setting clear goals, accountability, performance measures, and developmental plans; hold employees accountable for performance consistent with expectations.
• Participate in the T‑week planning and critique process and provide direct oversight of field activities.
• Spend regular time in the field to provide oversight, direction, trust, and relationship building.
• Continuously improve department processes to drive efficiency and safety.
• Support the emergency response plan.

• Demonstrate Southern Company’s Safety First values:
  Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
• Commit to safety, customer satisfaction, personal development, and employee development.
• Maintain a strong personal safety record and high energy with initiative.
• Lead and develop a diverse workforce and set high expectations for performance.
• Show personal ownership and accountability.
• Act as a team player.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants 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: 16280 | Job Category:
Power Plant Operations & Maintenance |

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Full time | Company:
Southern Nuclear