Health Physicist - Plant Hatch

About the Role

Southern Nuclear, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's eight nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama. This role focuses on monitoring all aspects of the Radiation Protection program and performance indicators at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA.

Responsibilities

• Implement special projects to improve Radiation Protection Programs
• Implement RP Technical Programs and associated responsibilities
• Provide site dosimetry support
• Track and trend all radiological data related to plant performance indicators
• Benchmark industry on Radiation Protection issues and site performance
• Serve in the Emergency Response Organization position
• Provide additional support for RP department responsibilities as needed
• Perform administrative and document control duties as required

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Radiation Protection Technology, a Physical Science, or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Protection, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or other physical science (preferred)
• Master’s Degree in Health Physics or Engineering (preferred)
• NRRPT or CHP certification (preferred)
• Experience in Health Physics or Radiation Protection programs (required)
• BWR experience (preferred)
• Experience with nuclear power plant outages and access control (preferred)
• Ability to obtain an unescorted badge at all SNC sites

Skills

• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to make decisions and drive behaviors
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of BWR nuclear power plant systems, processes, and procedures, with the ability to apply regulatory requirements to plant settings
• Ability to balance multiple objectives and set priorities
• Ability to work independently
• Problem-solving skills and ability to seek alternative solutions to complex issues
• Alignment with Southern Nuclear’s values

Benefits

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Eligibility for additional compensation, such as incentive programs

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. A summary of benefits can be found here.

Schedule

Full time