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Principal Fleet Motor Engineer- Birmingham or Any SNC Site
Principal Fleet Motor Engineer- Birmingham or Any SNC SiteSouthern Nuclear • Birmingham, AL, US
Principal Fleet Motor Engineer- Birmingham or Any SNC Site

Principal Fleet Motor Engineer- Birmingham or Any SNC Site

Southern Nuclear • Birmingham, AL, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Principal Fleet Motor Engineer - Birmingham or Any SNC Site

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This position is assigned to the Fleet Plant Engineering Support Electrical and Controls (I&C) Manager and provides support to the Southern Nuclear fleet (8 operating units) for medium and low voltage AC and VFD motor support. It also entails governance and oversight of motor maintenance and life cycle management programs, long range planning, performance monitoring, procedure development, and specification development input. The position will be filled at a level commensurate with the successful candidate\'s skills and experience. Candidates with strong motor technical abilities but limited nuclear experience will be considered; however, considerable nuclear plant experience is highly desired.

Job and Educational Requirements :

  • B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Industrial Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university preferred; however, a Bachelor of Science in an alternative engineering curriculum or Professional License (P.E.) combined with in-depth experience in power generation will be considered.
  • Must satisfy the minimum SNC physical requirements of the position.
  • Experience with various motor designs, maintenance practices, refurbishment and repair practices, troubleshooting techniques, and monitoring techniques is highly desired.
  • Troubleshooting experience, Vendor Factory Acceptance Testing, Performance testing and site acceptance tests.
  • Experience supporting Maintenance and Engineering in resolution of motor equipment issues including on-site, repair facility, or field experience supporting special projects or outages.
  • A minimum of 5 years' motor experience (with 2 years working at or performing motor repairs elsewhere supporting a nuclear generation facility) is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • A strong technical background in engineering, working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements related to nuclear power generating facilities.
  • The ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments to provide timely resolutions to motor component issues that might impact plant operation or safety.
  • Knowledge of design basis, configuration management, project management, procurement and specifications, and the design modification process.
  • Detailed knowledge of motors used in nuclear power generating facilities.
  • Expertise to address operational, maintenance, and reliability issues for medium and low voltage AC motors.
  • Develop Life Cycle Plans and strategies for maintaining or replacing motors to ensure reliable operation and maintenance of the fleet.
  • Implement and / or maintain motor Equipment Reliability programs for the SNC fleet of plants.
  • Communicate motor technical issues and drive problem resolution through management at plant sites and the corporate office.
  • Work effectively across diverse groups to drive standard technical solutions to motor component issues.
  • Interface with vendors and service suppliers on motor procurement, repair plan development, troubleshooting, and performance critique.
  • Keep SNC informed of emerging issues and technological developments; work with site Engineering Support and Maintenance personnel providing expertise for components and programs.
  • Assist in development, review, and approval of motor specifications.

    • Behavioral Attributes :

    Principled, data-based decision making; ability to work through conflicts; leadership or team contribution; respect for diverse viewpoints; accountability; ability to provide written and oral reports to management to support equipment issue resolution.

    Other Requirements :

  • Candidate must maintain unescorted site access and NRC Fitness for Duty.
  • Must work alternate shifts and extended hours during Maintenance Outages.
  • Must be able to become qualified to fill Emergency ERO Duty support role as agreed upon by SNC management.

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