**Nuclear Operations Plant Instructor - Plant Vogtle 3&4** **JOB SUMMARY** **The Nuclear Operations Plant Instructor will conduct classroom and simulator instruction, develop training and examination materials, and process and maintain training records for licensed and non-licensed operator training programs. The successful candidate will be required to obtain a license or certification at the Senior Reactor Operator level. To license at the Senior Reactor Operator level, candidates must meet the NRC required education and experience criteria described in INPO Academy Document 10-001 - "Guidelines for Initial Training and Qualification of Licensed Operators".** **_Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates six nuclear power electric generating plants that provide approximately 20 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia. Southern Nuclear is leading the nuclear renaissance by building the first new U.S. nuclear reactors in more than 25 years. When completed, the two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors currently under construction at Plant Vogtle will make the facility the largest in the U.S. with four reactors on one site. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!_** **JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** **The successful candidate will:** + **Develop and maintain training and evaluation materials used for operations training programs.** + **Conduct training sessions in various settings to ensure plant staff is trained, retrained and qualified as required.** + **Assist in determining training program effectiveness.** + **Maintain plant training records and qualification programs for plant employees.** + **Conduct training needs, job and task analyses.** + **Conduct quality reviews, research and evaluation as requested by training supervision.** + **Ensure training programs meet high performance standards and expectations.** + **Assist line organizations through temporary assignments; support outages, root cause teams and performance assessments.** **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Education Requirements:** + **High school graduate or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science is desired.** + **Previous NRC commercial Senior Reactor Operator/Reactor Operator license OR SRO Instructor Certification is desired.** + **For candidates without prior commercial experience, prior U. S. Navy nuclear power experience with two or more years as a qualified Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or equivalent desired.** **Experience Requirements:** + **A total of five (5) years of nuclear power plant experience (commercial or Navy) is required.** + **A maximum of two (2) years experience may be fulfilled by academic or related technical training on a one-for-one basis.** + **Previous instructor experience in a formal training environment is desired.** + **AP1000 experience is preferred.** **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** **Detailed knowledge of operating procedures and regulations in assigned area.** **Detailed knowledge of nuclear plant systems and processes.** **Working knowledge of plant simulation software.** **Behavioral Attributes:** **Prioritizes work of self and others to ensure schedules are met.** **Incorporates vendors, contractors and other employees into decision-making when necessary, acting in a lead role to ensure quality decisions are made.** **Considers financial implications of decisions and actions to ensure cost are controlled.** **Communicates effectively, both in writing and orally.** **Holds self accountable for superior results.** **Respects the dignity of every individual.** **Assumes personal responsibility for individual and corporate success.** **Other Requirements:** + **The successful candidate must meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.** **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: 9723 Job Category: Training Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Nuclear