Southern Company

Nuclear Planning Specialist- Hatch

Southern Company$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; higher education preferred.
  • 3+ years of planning experience in a nuclear power plant.
  • Knowledge of modification planning processes and tools is essential.
  • Experience with Maximo is mandatory for effective planning.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed plans for plant design modifications.
  • Coordinate with Site Project Leads and Design Engineers.
  • Conduct planning walkdowns to ensure accurate work plans.
  • Research maintenance history and consult technical documents as needed.
  • Attend project meetings and engage with management for updates.
  • Incorporate fleet lessons learned and industry operational experiences into work packages.

Benefits

  • Access to a strong community with family-friendly events.
  • Affordable living with local amenities nearby.
  • Opportunities for outdoor recreation, including various activities.
  • Convenient regional access for commuting and travel.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Nuclear Planning Specialist (Site Projects)

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Hatch - a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for more than 50 years - located in Baxley, Ga., in Appling County along the Altamaha River. The area offers a rural mix, blending small-town living with convenient regional access, making it a strong fit for families and young professionals alike. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking and golf. Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining and entertainment with only a short drive to Savannah, Statesboro and Georgia's coast.

The Nuclear Planning Specialist develops DCP, DECP, TCC plans and packages work orders used to support a wide variety of plant modifications.

The successful candidate will be adept at standard Microsoft Office Suite computer tools and must be able to quickly learn new programs used for planning and reporting. The Nuclear Planning Specialist will perform planning walkdowns, research maintenance history, and consult designs, drawings, manuals, and procedures to develop accurate and detailed work plans. This position requires excellent communication with project leads, maintenance craft, design engineering, management, operations, and vendors, as well as a commitment to excellent customer service.

Shift work will be required at times, and call-out duties can occur.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school diploma is required.

Experience:

Three (3) or more years of planning experience at a nuclear power plant is required.

Knowledge of plant modification planning process, tools, and programs is required.

Experience with Maximo is required.

Modification planning experience and a SNC planning qualification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Well organized and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to work in any environment demanded of the workforce, including temperature extremes and elevations.

Working knowledge of codes, standards, and technical specifications - required.

Working knowledge of plant systems, structures, and components - required.

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).

BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTES

Must be a change agent, self-motivated and proactive.

Must seek continuous improvement for performance and processes

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the development of detailed plans for plant design modifications and coordinating with Site Project Leads and Design Engineers for quality work packages.

Attend assigned project meetings and communicate with management.

Incorporates SNC Fleet Lessons learned, and Industry OE in work packages.

About the Team

Southern Nuclear

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
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+3%
Revenue
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