Southern Company

Fleet Reactor Services Project Manager- Vogtle

Southern Company$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial nuclear plant experience required.
  • Technical and Project Management experience in Nuclear Power preferred.
  • Experience supervising union craft personnel preferred.
  • Advanced Master Rigger certification or ability to obtain qualification.
  • Experience with refueling, SG inspections, and RCP maintenance or replacements preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee refueling outage scope for reactor services.
  • Lead activities related to steam generator and reactor coolant pumps.
  • Support online initiatives such as dry cask campaigns and new fuel receipt oversight.
  • Ensure adherence to safety and procedural standards during outage execution.
  • Prepare and conduct meetings to drive outage readiness and coordination.

Benefits

  • Potential relocation to other nuclear sites within the fleet.
  • Opportunity for professional development in nuclear project management and leadership.
  • Engagement in high-stakes outage requirements leading to operational excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Reactor Services Project Manager (Fleet)

Location: Based at Vogtle initially. Potentially relocated to other sites in the future
Travel: Up to 60%
Reporting To: Fleet Reactor Services Manager
Position Type: Corporate / Fleet Support

The Fleet Reactor Services (RXS) Project Manager will be responsible for the successful execution of refueling outage activities assigned to reactor services. Outage work scope the RXS PM is expected to support, based on site manager needs, include refuel team scope, SG sludge lance, SG eddy current testing, RCP PMs at Farley and Vogtle 1&2, RCP seal replacements at Farley and Vogtle 1&2, RCP pump/motor replacement at Farley and Vogtle 1&2, under-vessel at Hatch, and other scope assigned to reactor services. Online work scope will include supporting dry cask campaign as needed, new fuel receipt oversight as needed, filling in for site supervisor/PM due to vacation, illness, etc., attending outage related meetings as a representative for RXS, driving excellence in outage preparations, shadow and learn roles of site supervisors/PMs to allow seamless work execution when filling in, and other activities assigned to RXS. The RXS PM will provide oversight of craft Reactor Technicians and vendor personnel. This position will report to the Fleet Reactor Services Manager. This is a corporate position, but personnel will be based at Vogtle. Willing to be located at another site in the future depending on Fleet RXS manager, Sr RXS manager, and organizational needs.

This role is extremely critical in providing craft leadership and guidance resulting in shortened outage durations, significant cost savings, and implementation of fleet standardization. The ability to recognize performance/behavioral gaps and provide effective coaching is essential.

Leadership of RXS activities which include but is not limited to the following:

Note: Lifting and Rigging activities require an Advanced or Master Rigger. The Task / Lift Director will provide directions. Maintain oversight to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Refueling
    • Reactor Vessel Disassembly / Reassembly (General Refuel Floor Activities Oversight)
    • Fuel Movement
    • Fuel Inspections
    • Refuel equipment and tooling checkouts including LHTs, FHM, RFM, and transfer system
    • Equipment set up in SFP and containment buildings
    • Equipment load in staging to best support scope of work
    • Oversight and Active Leadership
  • Steam Generator
    • Sludge Lance setup and execution.
    • Eddy current setup and execution
    • Oversight and Active Leadership
  • Reactor Coolant Pumps (Farley and Vogtle 1&2)
    • PMs
    • Seal replacement
    • Pump replacement
    • Motor replacement
    • Oversight/Active Leadership
  • Under-Vessel (Hatch only)
    • Under-Vessel setup and execution
    • Oversight and Active Leadership
  • Other activities assigned to RXS

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Currently have or can obtain and maintain UAA
  • 5 years of commercial nuclear plant experience required
  • Technical and Project Management background in Nuclear Power preferred
  • Previous experience supervising union craft personnel in a commercial plant preferred
  • Provide direct supervision of Reactor Services Technicians (must maintain an SNC First Line Supervisor qualification).
  • Provide oversight of alliance partner workers and supervisors during reactor, steam generator, and reactor coolant pump, and other work activities assigned to RXS.
  • Willing to be based at any of the SNC sites based on organizational needs and travel as directed by fleet reactor services manager to support other sites
  • Previous experience providing oversight of contract personnel preferred
  • Experience with Refueling, SG Primary/Secondary inspections, RCP PMs/replacements, and Under-Vessel scope preferred. Experience in one area is required.
  • Advanced Master Rigger qualified or ability to obtain qualification
  • SNC OJT/TPE qualified or ability to obtain qualification
  • Ability to travel up to 60% and support up to 3-5 planned outages per year.
  • Support Dry Cask, New Fuel Receipt, and other activities assigned to RXS
  • Fill in for site supervisors/PMs during times of absence
  • Drive outage tooling and equipment readiness initiatives
  • Vendor preparation and readiness oversight
  • Represent RXS in outage-related meetings to drive excellence in execution
  • Setup and lead team meetings (refuel, SG, RCP, etc.) to drive readiness
  • Active leadership in the field during execution of assigned work scope
  • Ability to work all shifts including nightshift to support RXS scope of work
  • Capture LL and drive improvements in fleet/site processes
  • Develop schedules and durations for RXS scope of work
  • Participating in WAR rooms for RXS emergent issues

Leadership Requirements:
  • Conveys a clear vision
  • Promotes nuclear and personnel safety
  • Promotes teamwork
  • Works through conflicts
  • Ability to multitask and deliver superior results
  • Holds self and others accountable for site and outage performance goals
  • Assumes personal responsibility for individual and team success and shortfalls
  • Perform frequent safety and HU observations, including coaching for improvement where needed and documenting results.
  • Active leadership

Essential Physical / Mental Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and lead/supervise employees
  • Successful Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to travel to support fleet online activities
  • Ability to travel and support up to 5 planned outages per year
  • Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Physical Requirements: Stand, Walk, Climb, Bend, Stoop,
  • Ability to work in containment or on the refuel floor for extended periods up to 12 hours
  • Proficient Organizational Skills
  • Effective Problem-Solving Skills
  • Well Developed Analytical Skills
  • Ability to Work in Radiological Controlled Areas
  • Ability to qualify and wear respiratory equipment including PAPRs
  • Available to Work Callout
  • Mentally and Physically Fit-for-Duty

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Major duties performed in this role and percentage of time spent on duties.
  • Accountable for planning, execution, and oversight for RXS outage scope (70%)
    • Serve as an experienced and knowledgeable RXS PM
    • Keeps the fleet and site reactor services manager informed of emerging issues and path to resolution.
    • Ensures lessons learned are captured and incorporated into site procedures, work orders, contingency plans, etc.
    • Serve on applicable High Impact Teams (HIT Teams) as RXS representative.
    • Monitoring outage performance and providing coaching as needed.
    • Support site RXS team with procedure revisions, WO prep, tooling checks, parts availability, and other scope needed to support a successful outage.
    • Ensure RXS is meeting the outage milestones and update manager on negative trends and actions to recover. Report status monthly at minimum.
    • Develop outage related administrative tools that all sites can utilize for efficiency.
    • Coordinate with site personnel for any support task needed for outage scope. Temporary power, scaffold builds, welding, RP, Operations, etc.
    • Support T-8, T-3, T+1, RXS summit, etc. as directed by manager.
    • Other scope as assigned by manager.
  • Manages resource needs in response to site operational needs (5%)
    • Serves as an experienced leader with knowledge of company and industry experts available to resolve issues at the sites.
    • Leverage fleet peers and organizational resources to assist in issue resolution
    • Benchmark for industry best practices and incorporate into our processes
    • Attend industry conferences to ensure the latest OE is being shared and utilized.
  • Communication to key stakeholders in the corporation (5%)
    • Effectively communicate technical, financial, and work progress status to all levels of corporate and site management
    • Provide communication with site management and fleet peers
  • Reactor Services Administration- (20%)
    • Ensure standardization of processes is based on industry best practices obtained through benchmarking.
    • Conducts program self-assessments, observations, and evaluates plant activities
    • Influences and facilitates positive outcomes with the relative stakeholder peer teams (Operations, Maintenance, Work Management), as well as other internal and external working groups.
    • Serves as subject matter expert, mentoring others for knowledge transfer, and formulating/facilitating the development of standards and procedures for the SNC fleet.
    • Submit Refuel, SG, RCP playbooks improvements to manager.
    • Support IRT and other groups as needed by manager


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