Chemistry Technician - Plant Hatch

Southern Company • Baxley, GA

1d • $44 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

We currently have opportunities located at our Plant Hatch facility for
Chemistry Technicians. As a Chemistry Technician, your expertise and training
will play a critical role in minimizing impurity ingress to ensure component and
system protection, maintaining fuel integrity, controlling the radiation field
of the operating units, and will be critical to the initial testing and
commercial operation of the new units. Through your efforts, Plant Hatch will
continue to produce efficient and reliable power to serve Georgia’s residents.

Job responsibilities include water sampling and analysis, chemical additions to
plant systems, chemical analyses, radio-chemistry, laboratory Quality Assurance
and Quality Control analyses, field monitoring, preparing reports.

Requirements

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics or other Physical Science major or equivalent as determined by management; with BS degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, preferred.
• Any Physical Science major BS Degree other than a BS in Chemistry will require advanced Chemistry courses.
• In lieu of degree - Qualification as U.S. Navy Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT).
• Demonstrated commitment to safe laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques and applied power plant water conditioning concepts.
• Analytical instrumentation, make up demineralizers, ion exchange resin principles, chemical and physical properties.
• Familiar with environmental sampling, methods, requirements and practices.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs.
• Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of safe work procedures.
• Accountable for performance and results.
• Superior teamwork including respect towards all co-workers.
• Commitment towards achieving Plant Hatch’s business goals and desired business results.
• Candidates must successfully pass the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.
• This position will require shift work which can include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Three years nuclear power plant experience preferred.
• One year laboratory experience preferred, which may include college laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• water sampling and analysis
• chemical additions to plant systems
• chemical analyses
• radio-chemistry
• laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control analyses
• field monitoring
• preparing reports

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees