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Nuclear Technician - Plant Hatch

Southern Company

Baxley, GAFull-time$28.3/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$28.3/hr
Location
Baxley, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Join Southern Nuclear at Plant Hatch, a clean, reliable nuclear energy provider in Baxley, GA, offering a rural community with access to outdoor recreation, schools, and nearby cities, and an entry‑level Nuclear Technician role focused on site support, safety, and maintenance tasks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Machinery OperationClimbingLiftingPhysical LaborOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationSafety AwarenessNuclear Fundamentals Comprehension

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTwo‑Year Technical Degree or Maintenance CertificationsMaintenance CertificationsThree Years Maintenance‑Related ExperienceValid Driver’s LicenseRespirator QualificationBackground Screening and NRC Fitness for Duty Requirements

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

NUCLEAR TECHNICIAN – PLANT HATCH

JOB SUMMARY

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Hatch – a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for more than 50 years – located in Baxley, Ga., in Appling County along the Altamaha River. The area offers a rural mix, blending small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a strong fit for families and young professionals alike. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and golf. 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 Hatch, 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 decontamination activities; collection, sorting, segregating and packaging radiological waste; operating machinery and vehicles; minor maintenance activities (plumbing, re-lamping, painting, carpentry, and material handling) and application of coatings, insecticides, and pesticides. 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 qualification 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.

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: 21568

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear

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