Radiation Protection Supervisor - Plant Hatch

About the Role

The Radiation Protection Supervisor provides leadership and supervises a team of Radiation Protection Technicians responsible for health physics activities supporting operations and maintenance at the facility. This position oversees work management processes, planning, and preparation for radiological work activities, implements procedures to meet site and regulatory requirements, and supports the emergency response organization through an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Focus on safety and wellness to ensure employees follow safe work practices.
• Lead radiation protection technicians by developing clear goals, accountabilities, performance measures, and developmental plans; hold employees accountable for expected performance.
• Plan for workforce changes to ensure uninterrupted work; value and incorporate employee input as appropriate.
• Engage in the work management process by participating in T-week planning and critique, and providing direct oversight of field activities.
• Spend regular time in the field with employees to provide oversight, observe behaviors, develop trust, and foster an engaged workforce.
• Strive to improve processes within the radiation protection department to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the emergency response organization by filling a designated position within the on-call rotation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of nuclear power plant experience, with 6 months of participation in radiation protection section activities at a nuclear power plant.
• Knowledge of plant procedures, regulations, systems, and processes.
• Knowledge of the work management process.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain priorities.
• Effective at building and sustaining working relationships across disciplines.
• Must meet background screening and fitness-for-duty requirements.
• Must meet physical requirements of the position.
• Must live (or relocate to) within 90 minutes of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position/access requirements and essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related area (e.g., physical science, scientific field, or engineering).
• Associate’s degree specific to Radiation Protection.
• Previous supervisory experience at a nuclear power plant, preferably a BWR.
• CHP and/or NRRPT Certification.
• Radiation Protection Manager qualified as per ANSI 3.1 - 2014.

Skills & Behavioral Attributes

• Exhibits Southern Style behaviors.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with a strong personal safety record.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Self-directed, high energy with strong initiative.
• Able to lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximize team effectiveness, and set high expectations.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal and employee development.
• Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability.
• Team player.

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.

About the Company

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), operates over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia. The company recently achieved commercial operation of Vogtle Units 3 & 4, the first new nuclear units built in the U.S. in three decades. Southern Nuclear is a leader in nuclear and fuel innovation, recognized with multiple industry awards for safety, reliability, and innovation.