NDE Specialist- Farley

NDE Specialist - Farley

This posting is for one NDE position to be filled at Plant Farley – Dothan, Al.

Job Summary

Southern Nuclear has immediate openings for Nuclear Specialists in our Fleet Outage Services Department. This position reports to the Outages Services Non-destructive examination (NDE) Supervisor, or Manager and will be located at Farley Nuclear Plant, Southern Nuclear Operating facility. The candidate selected for this position shall have a working knowledge of applicable American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, with a minimum level of certification to Level II and Level IIA in Eddy Current Testing. This position requires planning, scheduling, and performing inspections (in the field), evaluating inspection results including preparation, setup of test equipment, and travel to each of the Southern Nuclear Operating sites.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent 

Background/Experience Requirements:

• Experience meeting the following requirements:
  • Level II ECT (Required)
  • Level IIA ECT (Desirable)
  • Other NDE Methods (Desirable)
• Industrial site experience (Desired)
• Knowledge of nuclear power plants (Required)
• Demonstrated leadership attributes (Desired)

Other Attributes:

• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated self-starter
• Ability to manage multiple activities, e.g., outage support, planning, scheduling, implementation
• Travel (domestic) is required, including work assignment at Fleet nuclear units (travel up to 50%)
• Ability to obtain unescorted access

Technical Requirements:

• Knowledge of ASME/NDE codes and standards
• Knowledge of NDE methods

This posting is for one NDE position to be filled at Plant Farley site.

NOTE: Must be able to provide entire certification package for verification prior to employment 

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.

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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.