Procurement Engineer- This position will be located at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, GA. Please note that this position will support Vogtle 1-4. 

DESCRIPTION

 

Summary of Position Duties:

 

This position will be filled at a level commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience level.  The Procurement Engineer will be responsible for providing support to Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC) nuclear power plants in the following areas:

 

Determine and assign the technical and quality requirements associated with parts, materials, and services used at nuclear power plants. Determine the functional classification of components. Research design documentation as necessary to make determinations. Resolve supplier exceptions to parts requests and other material issues. Perform Equivalency Determinations for replacement parts. Update plant configuration based on completed evaluations. Update Supply Chain documentation based on completed evaluations.

 

This position requires performing component and spare parts evaluations including safety classifications.  Evaluations frequently consist of evaluation of original parts to their design requirements, documenting acceptability of proposed replacement parts, and appropriate design configuration updates.

 

This position is assigned to the Material Quality Engineering department within the Fleet Central Design organization located at the SNC Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL, but will be filled at Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Plant near Waynesboro, GA. 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required (Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls or Industrial discipline highly preferred). PE license is preferred but not required

 

Experience Requirements:

Design, Systems, Maintenance, or Industrial Engineering Experience at an industrial plant is beneficial. Supply Chain/Procurement related engineering experience is beneficial System Engineer, Operations and/or Maintenance experience is beneficial.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required:   

 

Ability to solve problems and make sound engineering judgments, based on experience and proper application of industry practices and regulations, in order to provide timely and appropriate resolutions to technical issues that might impact plant operation or safety. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong teamwork skills. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with electronic database entry.