Fire Protection Engineer - Plant Vogtle 1&2

Southern Company • Waynesboro, VA

286d

About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree