Radiation Protection Supervisor - Plant Hatch

Radiation Protection Supervisor (Plant Hatch)

JOB SUMMARY:

The radiation protection supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and supervises a team of radiation protection technicians responsible for health physics related activities that support the conduct of operations and maintenance activities within radiation controlled areas of the facility. The person in this position will be responsible for providing oversight of the work management processes and the planning and preparation to support radiological work activities. The supervisor implements procedures to meet site and regulatory requirements. The supervisor also supports the emergency response organization by filling a designated position within the on-call rotation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in one of the physical sciences or engineering strongly preferred

• 5 years experience in radiation protection at a nuclear reactor facility. A minimum of two of the five years should be related technical training. A maximum of four years of this five years experience may be fulfilled by related technical or academic Training.

• Knowledge of plant procedures and regulations

• Knowledge of plant systems and processes

• Knowledge of the work management process

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain priorities

• Effective at building and sustaining working relationships across disciplines

• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening and fitness for duty requirements.

• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet the physical requirements of the position.

• Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/access requirements and essential job functions.

• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to live within a 90 minute response time of Plant Hatch for emergency response availability

Preferred:

• Previous Leadership experience

• NRRPT Certification

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focus on Safety First and wellness to ensure employees follow safe work practices.

• Effectively lead the radiation protection technicians by developing clear goals, accountabilities, performance measures and developmental plans; hold employees accountable for demonstrating performance that is consistent with expected performance; plan for workforce changes to ensure work is not interrupted; value input from employees and incorporate suggestions, as appropriate.

• Engaged in the work management process by participating in the T week planning and critique process and providing direct oversight of field activities.

• Spend regular time in the field with employees providing oversight and direction, developing trust, and fostering relationships that promote an engaged workforce.

• Strive to improve the processes within the radiation protection department that drive continuous improvement.

• Support Emergency Plan

Behavioral Attributes

• Must exhibit Southern Company's "Safety First" Values: Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

• Demonstrated commitment to Safety First (results/behaviors)

• Strong personal safety record

• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction

• Self-directed, high energy with strong initiative

• Must be able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, set high expectations of those around them and hold employees accountable for those expectations

• Demonstrates commitment to personal development and employee development

• Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability

• Team Player

Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Job Identification: 8118

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear

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