Job DescriptionEnvironmental Specialist - Birmingham, AL The duties of the corporate Environmental Specialist are to provide environmental regulatory technical support for the operation of Southern Nuclear fleet and construction of new nuclear projects. The position has a wide range of duties including ensuring environmental compliance with environmental rules and regulations, compliance oversight, identifying and resolving environmental issues, maintenance and renewal of permits, routine and non-routine reporting, develop and support site and corporate environmental program and procedure implementation. In addition to the permitting and compliance duties, Environmental Affairs as the Southern Nuclear point of contact with Federal, State, and local environmental agencies, as well as Alabama Power, Georgia Power Environmental Affairs, and Southern Company Services peer organization. Environmental Affairs also performs the National Environmental Policy Act reviews for Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing impacts, re-licensing efforts and new nuclear project development. This position will also be responsible for developing and maintaining constructive relationships with the Environmental Affairs Departments in the Operating Companies within Southern Company. Depending on skills, education, experience and background, this position will be filled as an Engineer or Environmental Specialist.
Job Experience and Education
- Bachelor Degree or higher in Engineering or in a Related Technical Area 4 year degree REQUIRED (Accepted Technical degrees are: Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Health Physics, and related Physical Sciences)
- PE certification or CHMM is a PLUS
- Experience with environmental program implementation associated with large scale construction projects is a plus
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in utility (nuclear or fossil) environmental compliance DESIRED
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities •
- Write procedures and guidelines for implementing environmental programs • Develop relationships with the other Southern Company operating companies, SCS Environmental Affairs and related industry organizations
- Write procedures and guidelines for implementing environmental programs for the nuclear fleet • Handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze complex problems and use problem solving techniques to reach acceptable solutions.
- Works through conflicts to achieve superb results
Behavioral Attributes
- Lives "Our Values" as a matter of personal habit
- Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in external settings
- Forward looking and able to anticipate challenges. Develops a proactive view instead of reacting to events
- Develops a excellent team that achieves results
- Respects the dignity of every person and different views
- Assumes personal responsibility for the team, individual, program and business success
- Puts safety as the top priority in all activities
NOTE: Travel up to 25% of the time
About UsSouthern 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.
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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.
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