Fleet Consulting Motor Engineer - Birmingham Preferred Or Soco Footprint

Fleet Consulting Motor Engineer

Summary of Position Duties: This position is assigned to the Fleet Plant Engineering Support Electrical and Controls (I&C) Manager and provides support to the Southern Nuclear fleet (8 operating units) for medium and low voltage AC and VFD motor support. This position will also be responsible for governance and oversight of motor maintenance and life cycle management programs, including long range planning, performance monitoring, procedure development, and specification development input.

Job and Educational Requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university preferred; however, a Bachelor of Science in an alternative engineering curriculum or Professional License (P.E.) combined with in-depth experience in power generation will be considered.
• Must be able to satisfy the minimum SNC physical requirements of the position.
• Experience with various motor designs, maintenance practices, refurbishment and repair practices, troubleshooting techniques, and monitoring techniques is highly desired.
• Troubleshooting experience, Vendor Factory Acceptance Testing, Performance testing and site acceptance tests.
• Experience supporting Maintenance and Engineering in resolution of motor equipment issues including on-site, repair facility, or field experience supporting special projects or outages.
• A minimum of 10 years' motor experience is required.
• Active leadership in Professional Organizations (IEEE, NEMA, ASME) and Technical Committees (EASA, EPRI LEMUG) in the area of motors highly desired.
• PE License in addition to BS Degree in Engineering is highly desired.
• Advanced Degree relevant to motor design, selection, application, and failure prevention is highly desired.
• Expertise in analysis of motor speed/torque curves, amperage, voltage and test data to ensure pump and fan compatibility and to eliminate overloading and degradation.
• Industry engagement with Innovative Research relative to motor material selection, insulation properties, testing and repair processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities One or more of the following attributes are desired for a successful candidate but not required:

• A strong technical background in engineering, and working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
• The ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices, provide timely and appropriate resolutions to motor component issues that might impact plant operation or safety.
• Knowledge of design basis, configuration management, project management, procurement and specifications, and the design modification process.
• A detailed knowledge of motors used in nuclear power generating facilities.
• The expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for medium and low voltage AC motors.
• Develop Life Cycle Plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing motors to ensure reliable and economical operation and maintenance of the power plants in the fleet.
• Implement and/or maintain motor Equipment Reliability programs for the SNC fleet of plants.
• Communicate motor technical issues and drive problem resolution through various levels of management at the plant sites and corporate office.
• Work effectively across diverse groups at the plant sites and corporate office to drive standard technical solutions to motor component issues.
• Experience and knowledge to technically interface with vendors and service suppliers on motor procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, resolving performance problems and critique vendor performance.
• The ability to ensure SNC stays abreast of emerging issues and technological developments within the assigned area of responsibility, to work closely with site Engineering Support and Maintenance personnel by providing expertise for assigned components and programs.
• The ability to assist in the development, review and approval of specifications for motors.

Behavioral Attributes: Makes principled, data-based decisions that take critical factors into account. Works through conflicts to create win/win situations. Expects superior results. Works well as a leader or a contributing member of a team. Respects the dignity of every individual and of different viewpoints. Assumes personal responsibility for individual and team success. Can provide written and oral reports/presentations to line and executive management to support equipment issue resolution.

Other Requirements:

• Candidate must maintain unescorted site access and NRC Fitness for Duty.
• Must work alternate shifts and extended hours during Maintenance Outages.
• Must be able to become qualified to fill Emergency ERO Duty support role as agreed upon by SNC management.

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. 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.

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 here. 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: 16225

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear