Quality Control Specialist - Vogtle 3&4

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Quality Control Specialist - Vogtle 3&4

It's an exciting time to be part of our growing organization. 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!

Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC), 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, activities are underway for two new reactors (one newly operating) at our Plant Vogtle 3&4 location.

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will coordinate with the quality control activities of the Nuclear Development (ND) QC organization regarding inspections and construction surveillances to verify performance of testing activities to the requisite codes, standards, specifications and drawings. Qualification disciplines include: mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil, visual welding, VT-1, VT-2, VT-3, PT, MT, and UT (thickness).

The Quality Control Organization has sufficient independence from other nuclear development production priorities to bring issues forward affecting safety and/or quality. The successful candidate may make judgments regarding quality in all areas necessary regarding SNC's Nuclear Development Program. This position reports to the Vogtle 3&4 Engineering Programs Supervisor.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the day-to-day activities to ensure that satisfactory QC programs are implemented.
• Responsible for carrying out the oversight surveillances on quality-related activities and ensuring that site activities conform to QC program requirements during the construction, testing, and operation of the facility.
• Coordinate the reviews of project inspection planning documents to ensure that the appropriate elements of the Quality Program (e.g., critical characteristics for inspection) have been addressed, and will monitor the approved inspection planning documents for inspection characteristics source document changes (e.g., Codes, Standards, Specifications) for inspection plan updates for additional review and approval.
• Observe and documents conditions regarding quality in all site areas.
• Keep QC management informed of activities related to their area of responsibility

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

• Associates degree of Science in Engineering, Math or Physical Sciences highly desired
• Requires High School Diploma

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb and crawl to access areas for inspection in hot or cold environments
• Working at heights (i.e., scaffolds, lifts, and ladders)
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Able to work in protective clothing in hot and cold conditions
• Must be able to safely lift and move inspection and examination equipment up to 50 pounds.

Background/Experience Requirements:

• Experience in the areas of non-destructive examination, field construction required
• Education and experience to allow certification under SNC as a Level II Inspector in accordance with NQA-1 (1994) required. Disciplines include: mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil, visual welding examination, VT-1, VT-2, VT-3, PT, MT, and UT thickness.
• Previous NQA-1 or ASNT CP-189 Level II or Level III certifications desired
• Excellent demonstrated oral and written communication skills required.
• Engineering, construction, nuclear plant or military experience highly desired
• Nuclear power plant construction or pre-service experience highly desirable

Behavioral Attributes:

• Must exhibit the Southern Style behaviors - Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, Total Commitment
• 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 America’s 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 America’s 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 Fortune’s annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our websitewww.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. #LI

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-East Georgia-Waynesboro

Operating Company: Southern Nuclear Operating Co

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Plant Vogtle 3 & 4 - 7825 River Road (7825WAYNESBORO)

7825 River Road

WAYNESBORO, 30830

Req ID: SNC2007138