Alabama Power Company · 4 months ago
Fire Protection Engineer - Plant Vogtle 1&2
Waynesboro, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expSouthern 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. The role involves ensuring compliance with codes and standards, monitoring fire protection systems, and providing technical support for fire protection processes.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Selected candidate must live within one hour of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability
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
Preferred
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
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
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Alabama Power Company
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of It is a sub-organization of Southern Company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Peoples
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Moses Feagin
Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer
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