Job Description

Health Physicist - Plant Hatch

Description

HEALTH PHYSICIST PLANT HATCH

The Radiological Protection Health Physicist will provide technical support to a specific function, area or system within the plant.

About Southern Nuclear:

It's an exciting time to be part of our growing organization. Southern Nuclear, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's six nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama: two reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA; two reactors at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA; and two reactors at Plant Farley, near Dothan, AL. In addition, planning and excavation activities are underway for the future construction of two new reactors at our Plant Vogtle location. If a new and significant challenge is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!

The Health Physicist will provide technical support to a specific function, area or system within the plant and will be responsible for:

Summary of Position Duties

* Monitoring all aspects of the Radiation Protection program and performance indicators to include:

* ALARA Program

* Ensuring that ALARA committee meetings are held as required; preparing agenda and tracking actions

* Maintaining the ALARA suggestion program

* Administer the station ALARA program requirements, dose reduction planning and implementation, dose tracking and radiological outage planning activities

* Performs Outage Planning activities as deemed necessary

* Perform assigned outage duties during outages

* Implementing special projects to improve Radiation Protection

* Tracking/Trending all radiological data related to plant performance indicators

* Benchmarking industry on Radiation Protection issues and site performance

* Filling the Emergency Response Organization position

* Support of dosimetry

* Source Control Program

* CAPCO

* Budget

* Document Control

* Radis Admin.

* Develops/upgrades RP related procedures to ensure appropriateness, accuracy and applicability to RP support functions

* Planning, organizing and managing work to meet project schedules and changing priorities

* Monitors, analyzes, trends and prepares reports for assigned areas of work or systems

* Prepares, revises and processes department procedures as specified by RP Supervision

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirements

* HS diploma or equivalent required

* Associates Degree in Radiation Protection Technology a physical science is desirable

* Bachelors Degree in Radiation Protection, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry or other physical science is desirable.

* NRRPT desirable

Background/Experience Requirements

* 5 years Experience in nuclear power Radiation Protection or Radiation Protection programs is preferred

* 3 years BWR Radiation Protection Technician experience is preferred

* Experience with nuclear power plant outages, access control and ALARA is preferred

* Applicant must be able to obtain an unescorted badge at all SNC sites

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases are highly desirable

* Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required. Strong presentation skills are also required

* Strong ability to make decisions and drive behaviors is required

* Strong working knowledge of BWR nuclear power plant systems, processes, and clear understanding of and ability to apply regulatory requirements to plant settings are preferred

* Strong interpersonal skills are required

* Ability to balance multiple objectives and set priorities is required

* Ability to problem solve and seek alternative solutions to complex issues is needed

Behavioral Attributes

* Must exhibit Our Values Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment

* Safety First: We believe the safety of our employees and customers is paramount. We will perform and maintain every job, every day, safely

* Unquestionable Trust: Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity drive behaviors. Keeps promises and has ethical behavior as a standard

* Superior Performance: Dedicated to superior performance and sets high expectations. Priorities are safety first, teamwork and diversity and continuous improvement through leadership

* Total Commitment: Committed to success of employees, customers, and shareholders and to citizenship and stewardship.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is Americas premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing Americas energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortunes annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

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.

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Job Field: Research & Laboratory Sciences

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Central Georgia-Baxley

Operating Company: Southern Nuclear Operating Co

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): No

Work Location(s):

Plant Hatch - 11028 Hatch Parkway, North (11028BAXLEY)

11028 Hatch Parkway, North

Baxley, 31513

Req ID: SNC2006220