Superintendent, Chemistry Shift Ops

Southern Company • Baxley, GA

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About The Position

CHEMISTRY SUPERINTENDENT - Plant Hatch

Reporting to the Site Chemistry Manager (SFAM), the Chemistry Superintendent is
responsible for implementing the SNC Fleet Chemistry program at the designated
site. The SFAM receives governance the Corporate Functional Area Manager (CFAM)
who is responsible for providing governance and oversight for the fleet and
direction to the corporate staff, Site Functional Area Managers (SFAMs) and
their staff at each site. The Chemistry Superintendent is responsible for
providing direct oversight of the Chemistry Supervisors who supervise the
Chemistry Technicians. The Chemistry Superintendent is responsible for aligning
the Chemistry organization vertically through the SFAM and CFAM and horizontally
(cross-functionally) between departments. The Chemistry Superintendent ensures
that instructions provided from daily meetings is integrated into the Chemistry
schedule and that equipment problems are identified and addressed appropriately.
The Chemistry Superintendent ensures data is trended, and significant trends are
immediately identified and disclosed to the SFAM, CFAM, and site management. The
Chemistry Superintendent also works cross-functionally with other CFAMs and
SFAMs to address cross-cutting issues involving multiple departments.

The Chemistry Superintendent position requires extensive experience in nuclear
plant chemistry, plant systems, and data management. The Chemistry
Superintendent must have strong supervisory skills, supervisory experience, and
must demonstrate a clear understanding of and the ability to apply skills in
each of the above areas, and more importantly to directly supervise individuals
performing these tasks. The Chemistry Superintendent must have general knowledge
of the governance and oversight mechanisms required to successfully operate
Chemistry programs at nuclear power plants. Hands-on experience at an operating
nuclear plant or plant under construction managing a Chemistry program is very
important and outstanding oral and written communication skills are required.
The Chemistry Superintendent must be able to interact at all levels of the
organization, including strong working knowledge of covered position
requirements and management of shift work.

In addition to the above, the Chemistry Superintendent must provide direction to
Chemistry Supervisors to ensure effective implementation of governance and
oversight to ensure world class performance of day-to-day activities, drive
standardization, and ensure program excellence for the SNC Fleet.

The Chemistry Superintendent develops strategy that conveys a clear vision of
the future, makes principle-centered practical decisions with consideration of
all factors, develops employees to their full potential, and manages business
and financial performance in accordance with the Business Plan to contain costs
and grow revenue for the long-term success of the company. The Chemistry
Superintendent understands the SNC strategic goals and objectives, the GOSP
Model and his or her role as a leader. The Chemistry Superintendent works to
ensure departmental goals directly support this. The Chemistry Superintendent
must embrace Our Values and live the aspects of Safety First, Unquestionable
Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment every day. The incumbent holds
self and others accountable for superior results and for living Our Values to
build a strong team that achieves success through leveraging diversity.

Requirements

• Five (5) years’ experience with Chemistry programs at a nuclear power plant
• Supervisory experience with demonstrated proficiency in Chemistry and experience in management or supervision of ANSI qualified technicians
• Demonstrated working level knowledge of Chemistry programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of CEI, Action Levels and application of the EPRI Guideline documents.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to ALARA
• Clear understanding of INPO principles and the ability to apply these principles
• Strong financial skills and the ability to manage complex, multi-site budgets
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to make presentations to all levels of the organization
• Strong work ethic and the desire to lead by example
• Strong understanding and ability to use computer applications NuclearIQ, CDAS, LabStats, Maximo, and Primavera for fleet applications
• Ability to interact effectively with external groups including regulators, industry groups and peers
• Commitment to Target Zero and workplace safety
• B.S. in Chemistry or a degree in one of the following: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Health Physics, Biology, or Environmental Health Science is required.
• Five (5) years experience in nuclear power plant chemistry is required
• Management/supervisory experience is required and experience supervising covered employees is valuable.
• Strong knowledge of chemistry, chemistry control of various systems, drinking water treatment, and wastewater treatment
• Functional knowledge of plant operations related to plant chemistry, radiological and environmental protection
• Strong working knowledge of radwaste management, shipping and disposal practices
• Functional knowledge of INPO support and evaluation processes
• Functional knowledge of the Federal and State legislative process as it relates to development of environmental and radiological protection laws
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships throughout Southern Company and the industry
• Strong communication skills – written, oral, listening and presentation skills are required
• Ability to work effectively with others in fast-paced deadline-oriented team and ability to provide work direction and associated follow-up to team members
• Must be able to balance multiple demands and set appropriate priorities
• Demonstrate Our Values
• Creates and supports an effective nuclear safety culture, committed to the Principles of Nuclear Operations and maintains a safety focus and strong personal safety behaviors
• Behaves ethically, is widely trusted, presents facts in a honest and direct manner.
• Dedicated to meeting or exceeding expectations and requirements

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree desired.
• Experience with plant equipment and cooling water systems is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• The GOSP Perform function utilizing the Playbook and Performance Improvement Integrated Matrix that defines the program and focuses on gaps to program excellence
• Developing and implementing metrics to measure program success
• Participating the Peer Team and ensuring that Peer Team results are communicated to the shift
• Developing plans with contractors for support of outage related activities
• Developing budgets each year and ensuring budget commitments are met
• Developing Succession Plans for leadership positions in the organization
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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