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Job Description
NUCLEAR TECHNICIAN – PLANT VOGTLE
JOB SUMMARY
Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Vogtle – the largest provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy in the U.S. – located in Waynesboro, GA, in Burke County along the Savannah River. The area blends suburban and small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a fit for families and young professionals alike. There is a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including golf, fishing, wildlife areas and hiking trails. Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining and entertainment with only a short drive to Savannah, Statesboro and Georgia’s coast.
The Nuclear Technician is an entry level position designed to prepare you for career advancement in nuclear power. While other career opportunities may be available to Nuclear Technicians based on certain qualifications such as education and testing, Southern Nuclear is specifically looking for candidates with maintenance–related experience, qualifications and education to fill these vacancies.
As a Nuclear Technician at Plant Vogtle, you will provide a variety of site support work contributing to the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the nuclear facility. Responsibilities may include operating machinery and vehicles; application of herbicides, insecticides and pesticides, minor maintenance activities (plumbing, re-lamping, painting, carpentry and material handling) and waste and decontamination activities. Other responsibilities may include emergency response participation and other interior or exterior manual labor or routine tasks, as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Education Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two-year technical degree and/or maintenance certifications are strongly preferred
- Three years maintenance-related experience in an industrial setting, three years in an industrial process operations environment, or three years military experience preferred
Other Requirements
- Ability and desire to comprehend nuclear fundamentals and training for career development
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be respirator qualifiable
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills
- Strong safety awareness and history of adherence to safety practices
- Work environment may include working in adverse conditions such as inclement weather, hot and cold temperatures, and at elevations
- Rotational schedules to include overtime, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Successful qualifications on MASS pre-employment assessment
Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Fitness for Duty requirements.
Essential Job Functions
Applicants should meet the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to: climbing, lifting, bending, stooping, physical labor, etc.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit and will pay an hourly rate of $28.297. The union determines seniority which is used to select shift, vacation, and holidays.
Behavioral Attributes
Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:
- Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
- Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.
- Act with integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
- Superior Performance – We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.
About Us
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.
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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.
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