Nuclear Technician - Plant Vogtle

Southern Company • Waynesboro, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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.
• Applicants should meet the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to: climbing, lifting, bending, stooping, physical labor, etc.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery and vehicles
• Application of herbicides, insecticides and pesticides
• Minor maintenance activities (plumbing, re-lamping, painting, carpentry and material handling)
• Waste and decontamination activities
• Emergency response participation
• Other interior or exterior manual labor or routine tasks, as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED