Nuclear Technician - Plant Vogtle

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.