Engineering Administrative Assistant - Plant Vogtle 1 & 2

Administrative Assistant- Plant Vogtle 1&2- Engineering

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Engineering manager

• Maintain the manager's calendar and those of others within the workgroup as needed

• Organize and schedule meetings, conference calls, and related logistics (i.e. equipment for presentations, agenda, handouts, reservations, refreshments, etc.)

• Make travel arrangements (i.e. airline tickets, lodging, transportation, etc).

• Prepare Oracle expense statements and obtain required approvals utilizing Oracle timekeeping application

• Prepare presentations for management and/or department personnel

• Assist with budget administration

• Assist with department Co-ops and Interns including onboarding and maintaining contracts

• Order and maintain all departmental supplies

• Answer phone calls and emails and assist customers to meet their needs

• Partner with the Plant Vogtle 1&2 administrative team and provide backup support as needed to management team

• Sort and deliver applicable mail and packages

• Assist with other clerical duties as assigned

• Assist with refueling outage preparation activities including in processing of supplemental resources

• Be the back-up department training coordinator

• Become qualified and proficient with Quality Assurance records

The successful candidate must be proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Use of Maximo, and Documentum software may be required. The individual must be able to quickly learn new programs and requires good communication skills with customers.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Associate degree or higher preferred

Job Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years administrative support experience required; Five (5) years of senior leader level support preferred

• One (1) year commercial nuclear power experience is preferred

• Must pass the SHL Administrative Assessment / Skillcheck test if not currently test qualified

• Ability to interact professionally with customers, management, peer administrative assistants, and business unit personnel across the fleet

• Must be skilled in delivering work products with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness

• Ability to determine priorities and meet the deadlines required with minimal supervision

• Demonstrate proficiency in both verbal and written communications

• Microsoft Office proficiency is required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be well organized and self-motivated

• Must be capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Capable of creating and maintaining tracking databases

• Must be a change agent

• Must be inclined toward improving processes and performance

• Must demonstrate interest in the business’ challenges

• Must be a team player

Testing Requirements

• Candidate must qualify on both the SHL Clerical Test, and if invited, a Microsoft Office Skills Test

Other Requirements

• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background and screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements for Unescorted Authorized Access to commercial nuclear power facilities.

Required Behavior Attributes:

Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:

• Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first

• Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities and shareholders.

• Act with integrity – We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.

• Superior Performance – We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors and the environment.

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

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

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.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 14075

Job Category: Administrative & Clerical

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear

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