Component Maintenance Optimization Engineer - Vogtle 1&2

Southern Company • Waynesboro, GA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Component Engineers direct implementation of assigned programs and work processes. Major Programs include breakers, large pumps and motors, air or motor operated valves, I&C subcomponents, as well as condition-based maintenance technologies such as vibration, thermography, motor monitoring, and oil analysis. Engineering tasks will include direct or indirect interface with the corrective action process and work scheduling, Component Engineers will be responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, ensuring regulatory compliance, have knowledge and application of industry best practices, budgets, and for the performance or oversight of inspections of plant equipment. Component Engineers typically look for long-term performance improvements and work on key refueling outage assignments. Engineering responsibilities will also include on-call Duty rotations and Emergency Plan response requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE License required
• Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering discipline preferred
• A background in engineering with working knowledge of applicable discipline codes and standards.
• An ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions based on experience and appropriate industry practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills with ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capable of working efficiently and effectively across organizations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, specifically WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT.
• Places highest priority on nuclear and industrial safety.
• Accepts ownership of assigned programs, projects and tasks.
• Develops strategy for optimum use of resources.
• Self-motivated.
• Uses rigor and formality when performing work to minimize errors.
• Manages financial performance to control costs.
• Works through conflicts to create win/win situations.
• Holds self and others accountable for results.
• Assumes personal responsibility for individual and company successes

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in systems engineering, programs engineering, or component engineering especially with pumps is preferred.
• Experience and working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section XI is a plus.
• Working knowledge in Nuclear Plant Systems, structures and components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct implementation of assigned programs and work processes
• Interface with the corrective action process and work scheduling
• Maintaining equipment reliability
• Ensuring regulatory compliance
• Knowledge and application of industry best practices
• Budgets
• Performance or oversight of inspections of plant equipment
• Look for long-term performance improvements
• Work on key refueling outage assignments
• On-call Duty rotations and Emergency Plan response requirements

Benefits

• 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 benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level