Fire Protection Engineer - Plant Vogtle 1&2
Job Description
FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER - PLANT VOGTLE 1&2
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 Vogtle units 1&2 in Waynesboro, Georgia near Augusta, GA.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- Plans, organizes and manages work to meet project schedules and changing priorities.
- Evaluates equipment failures and recommends appropriate course of action.
- Evaluates design changes to plant equipment.
- 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.
Education Requirements:
- 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 Engineering Experience Requirements: - 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. Technical Requirements:
- 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 Other Requirements: - Selected candidate must live within one hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability Behavioral Attributes: - 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.
FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER - PLANT VOGTLE 1&2
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 Vogtle units 1&2 in Waynesboro, Georgia near Augusta, GA.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- Plans, organizes and manages work to meet project schedules and changing priorities.
- Evaluates equipment failures and recommends appropriate course of action.
- Evaluates design changes to plant equipment.
- 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.
Education Requirements:
- 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 Engineering Experience Requirements: - 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. Technical Requirements:
- 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 Other Requirements: - Selected candidate must live within one hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability Behavioral Attributes: - 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.
About Southern Company
Southern Company is one of the largest energy providers in the United States. Based in Atlanta, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications.
The men and women who work at Southern Company understand that we don’t simply provide a product or service. Clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy is essential to our way of life. More than 100 years ago, our company played a major role in the growth and prosperity of the South – and we continue to play a role today through our support of economic development and our philanthropic efforts. We believe the communities we serve should be better off because we’re there.
Our principal business is to make, move and sell energy. Those are the “whats” of our business. But it’s the “hows” that make us different. The actions of our employees are what truly define us and have earned us a high level of trust among our customers, shareholders and regulators.
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