Digital Project Manager- Vogtle 3&4

Digital Modernization Project Manager

The Digital Modernization Program is a complex effort to upgrade and standardize the SNC fleet to a modern digital control infrastructure. With numerous projects being implemented across the fleet there will be a need for coordination between operations and alignment in our technical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Management and oversite of onsite resources and daily activities in support of successful scope development, implementation, and project closeout phases of digital projects at Vogtle (and other site projects as necessary), using the established Project procedures and measured by achieving required project performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, scope, and risk.
• Provide input into contracting strategy and help establish and track performance against baseline schedule and budget.
• Provide input and recommendation for field resource requirements for construction.
• Overall management of onsite contractors and administration of their contracts using appropriate field resources.
• Assist administrative and construction staff in managing all change management functions.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of critical project statistical information (i.e. material quantities installed, man hours worked, early v. late start, budget analysis, etc.)
• Assist in the development of bid packages, conduct pre-bid meetings and evaluate bids.
• Analyze problems for solutions and coordinate corrective action with designers, vendors and the Contractor.
• Building effective working relationships with the Operating Company and other entities involved with the Project.
• Vendor and AE Oversight – This position will be required to ensure that the vendor and AE are meeting the needs and standards set forth by SNC. This position supports all Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Software Integrated Loop Testing (SWIL), and Verification and Validation (V&V) required to support the various Digital Program Projects or obtains the appropriate technical expertise to support.
• Project Management– this position will be required to obtain a PMP.
• Establishing and maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive work culture.
  
  

These are the key functions of this individual, however additional workload outside of these key areas may also be assigned based on the Program needs and Individuals current workload.

Requirements

• 4 or more years’ experience in nuclear plant preferred
• Must be able to obtain U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Unescorted Access.
• Demonstrated leadership, preferably at the supervisor level or above, along with excellent oral and written skills.
• Solid analytical and strategic thinking with an understanding of our business combined with seasoned judgment resulting in the ability to make wise decisions after considering risk and opportunity.
• Ability to interface with key stakeholder, vendors, and contractors while representing the best interests of Southern Company.
• 2 or more years’ experience in nuclear plant I&C (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial power plant). -preferred
• 3 or more years’ experience with digital control system design and/or operation. -preferred
• Understanding of control system platforms (ABB, Emerson Ovation, Westinghouse, Foxboro, Bailey, Honeywell, Metso, Allen Bradley, GE PLC/PAC, Siemens, GE turbine, Toshiba Turbine, Siemens turbine) -preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field -preferred
• Current PMP certification -preferred
  
  

Primary Location: Vogtle Nuclear Plant

Operating Company: Southern Nuclear Operating Co

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

Work Location(s): Vogtle Nuclear Plant

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.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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.

Job Identification: 6965

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear