September 8, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Nuclear Technician - Plant Farley

Organization:
Southern Company
Region:
United States, Alabama, Columbia
End of contest:
Aug 28, 2019
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Technician
Description
JOB SUMMARY

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 Farley, near Dothan, AL, 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; 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.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

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 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

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Contact

Southern Company

30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW

Atlanta

Georgia United States

www.southerncompany.com