I&C Tech- Plant Vogtle 3&4
INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN: Plant Vogtle Units 3&4
(Instrument & Controls Technicians)
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates 8 nuclear power electric generating plants that provide approximately 27 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia. Southern Nuclear is leading the nuclear renaissance by completing the first new U.S. nuclear reactors in more than 25 years. Two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors completed construction at Plant Vogtle which makes the facility the largest 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 Summary and Responsibilities:
Plant Vogtle I&C Technicians will be responsible for:
Performing routine maintenance on plant measurement, control and monitoring equipment (including Ovation OC 400)
Performing surveillance and calibration
Maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and systems to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety guidelines
This position requires emergency response organization participation
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma (Required)
2 Year Associate Degree in Electronics, Electronic Technology, Instrumentation or equivalent military training (Preferred)
Curriculum should include: AC/DC Theory, Solid State Circuits
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of PC's and basic computer skills
Job knowledge in troubleshooting and calibration
Instrumentation knowledge in a plant environment preferred
Interpret logic diagrams, electronic and electric schematics
Research, interpret and follow procedures
Use electronic test equipment such as meters, etc.
Knowledge related to networking protocols, operations, troubleshooting, and administration preferred
Other Requirements
Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System [TECH] test.
The successful candidate must meet background screening and fitness for duty requirements.
The successful candidate must meet the physical requirements of the position.
Ensure personal safety standards are understood.
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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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. 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: 10670
Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Nuclear