Site Project Lead- Farley

Southern Company; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Nuclear in Alabama is seeking a Site Project Lead to oversee major project implementations at Plant Farley. You will lead project teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with operations, maintenance and engineering disciplines.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to drive readiness from design through turnover. Travel up to 25% is expected to support field implementation and startup activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience is required.
• Experience managing capital projects is desired.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related technical field (desired but not required).
• Previous site project lead, construction manager or project manager experience is preferred.
• Experience implementing projects in operating facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and accountable for meeting implementation scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee project teams and field personnel; ensure safe and compliant execution.
• Develop plans to assess proficiency and mitigate risks.
• Provide input on constructability, estimates, and regulatory considerations.
• Coordinate site testing, startup support, and turnover activities.
• Lead design and planning phases to ensure implementation readiness.
• Communicate effectively with management and stakeholders.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Site Project Lead- Job Description- Plant Farley

Southern Nuclear is seeking high performing individuals with strong leadership capability, an analytical mindset and a desire to manage implementation of major projects at a nuclear power plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and accountable for meeting implementation scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining scope control
• Oversee the Performance of the project teams, including task directors, supplemental supervisor, and workers.
• Develop and implement plans to assess and take action on project team proficiency.
• Perform and document observations of project teams, including during meetings and field implementation of team members, which may include SNC and supplemental workers.
• Provide constructability and estimating input, assumptions, and risks associated with each alternative considered
• Support field walkdowns to evaluate proposed layouts for constructability and interferences
• Manage installation/implementation at the site to ensure compliance with the design intent, applicable codes and other regulatory considerations and coordinate resolution of technical issues that arise
• Ensure safe and error free performance during project implementation
• Ensure safety process documentation (safety plans and risk register) is established for the project
• Ensure affected plant groups’ (operations, maintenance, engineering, etc.) needs are considered in the project scope and ensure stakeholder responsibilities are developed
• Perform operational risk assessment/mitigation for the project
• Obtain and manage resources required for testing/startup support
• Ensure stakeholders are trained prior to project turnover for operation
• Provide completion/closeout punch list input
• Participate in design and planning phases to ensure implementation readiness
• Effectively communicate with management, stakeholders, affected personnel and project team
• Represent assigned projects in various implementation challenge meetings
• Optimize project equipment and spare parts procurement
• Possess leadership skills to manage, prioritize and resolve any conflicts
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with plant and corporate personnel
• This position will require travel (up to 25%).

Job Requirements

• Previous site project lead, construction manager or project manager experience is preferred
• Any FLS experience in any departments is heavily desired.
• Previous work management experience is desired.
• Implementation of projects in an operating nuclear power plant, fossil power plant or other operating facilities is preferred
• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university or a related technical degree is desired but is not required
• Demonstrated leadership experience is required
• Demonstrated project management skill set is desired
• Excellent oral and written communications skills is required
• Cost/benefit analysis experience is desired
• Knowledge and ability to write and execute contracts is desired
• Previous nuclear and/or power plant experience is desired
• Experience managing capital projects is desired
• Experience in project estimating is desired
• Previous maintenance electrical, mechanical or I&C technical or supervisor experience will be considered
• Selected candidate must live within 90 minutes of the SNC Emergency Operations Facility for emergency response availability

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrate high standards, sets clear expectations and coaches employees/contractors to achieve higher levels of performance
• Holds themselves and others accountable for personnel safety, superior performance, total commitment and unquestionable trust
• Conveys a clear vision of the future and make principled, data-based practical decisions that take critical factors into account
• Manages financial performance to contain cost
• Builds a strong team that achieves results
• Respects the dignity of every individual and different viewpoints
• Assumes personal responsibility for individual and project/group success

Southern Nuclear

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 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 21798

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear