SYSTEMS OPERATOR IN TRAINING (SO-IT) – PLANT VOGTLE 3&4

SYSTEMS OPERATOR IN TRAINING (SO-IT) – PLANT VOGTLE 3&4

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates eight nuclear power electric generating plants that provide over 20 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia. Southern Nuclear is leading the nuclear renaissance, having built the first new U.S. nuclear reactors in more than 25 years. Plant Vogtle is the largest nuclear facility in the U.S., with four reactors on one site. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!

Job Description

We are currently seeking qualified individuals interested in becoming a Systems Operator in Training at Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant 3&4 and joining a talented and progressive team that works well together. You must be committed to the success of your peers as well as your own.

In this position, the candidate will initially enter an approximate 12-month training program to become a Systems Operator. Once successfully trained, the Systems Operator is responsible for operating various parts of the nuclear plant to ensure safe, efficient operation of the facility.

Systems Operators in Training will attend the in-house training with no collateral duties.

Operators are responsible for the monitoring of equipment, performance of valve and system operation evolutions, and performance of unit evolution and cleanliness of equipment in assigned areas of the plant. They are expected to maintain satisfactory performance in the system operator requalification program and progress towards qualification as plant operator. They will be members of the plant Fire Brigade. The candidate must consistently meet and demonstrate the expectations of Southern Company Values and Principles of Nuclear operation.

Required Behavior 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

• Unquestionable trust - honesty, respect, fairness and integrity. We expect individuals to keep their promises and exhibit ethical behavior as their standard.

• Superior Performance - We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business. Individuals should exhibit the ability to have a priority of safety first, teamwork, diversity and continuous improvement through strong leadership.

• Total Commitment - We are all committed to the success of each other, customers, shareholders and to citizenship and stewardship in all our actions. We seek individuals who can share in this commitment.

This position has a starting wage of $42.23 per hour.

REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements – (will meet at least 1 of the following 4 requirements)

• Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology (NUCP) OR

• BS Engineering or Engineering Technology degree or other related BS Degree (must graduate by Q4 2024) OR

• Previous experience as a non-licensed operator at a commercial nuclear power plant OR 24 MONTHS Navy Nuclear experience as MM, EM, ET, Reactor Operator, EOW/PPWO, EWS/PPWS can be substituted for degree )

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge/experience in the operation of power plant equipment

• Previous navy nuclear experience a plus

• Skills in problem solving, decision making, oral/written communication, multiple-tasking are required.

• Candidate must have ability to work independently as well as interdependently and be safety minded.

• Candidates should be committed to personal development, self-motivated and a team player.

FUNDAMENTAL JOB DUTIES

• Successful Completion SOIT Training

• Participates in Classroom Training to Learn Responsibilities of Systems Operator

• Participates in On-the-Job Training Activities in the Plant

• Acquires Knowledge of Plant Systems and Equipment

• Operates and Maintains Plant Systems/Equipment

• Records Systems/Equipment Operating Data

• Monitors/Evaluates Systems/Equipment Operation

• Performs Surveillance Testing

• Pursues Reactor Operator License

• Performs Heavy Manual Inside/Outside Environment

• Serves as a member of the plant Fire Brigade

• Performs Emergency Response Duties

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Respirator Qualifiable

• Physical requirements: Stand, walk, climb, heavy lifting, bend, stoop

• Problem Solving Skills

• Analytical Skills

• Oral and written communication skills

• Ability to Follow Critical Procedures

• Fire Brigade Qualifiable

• Ability to Work in Temperature Extremes

• Ability to work in Varying Heights

• Ability to work in Radiological Controlled Areas

• Available to Work Callout and Overtime

• Ability to work shift schedules

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's License

• Nuclear Plant Access Authorization

• POSS Test qualified

This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit’s Memorandum of Understanding.

Southern Nuclear's top priority is the safety and health of the public, our employees and the environment. We are committed to the safe operation of our nuclear generating facilities with equipment and systems that meet strict Nuclear Regulatory Commission safety and design regulations. Each Southern Nuclear employee is committed to instilling Institute for Nuclear Power Operations' "Principles for a Strong Nuclear Safety Culture" in every aspect of their responsibilities.

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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Job Identification: 6995

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear