Nuclear Technician - Plant Hatch

About the role

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. 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 Hatch, you will provide a variety of site support work contributing to the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination activities
• Collection, sorting, segregating and packaging radiological waste
• Operating machinery and vehicles
• Minor maintenance activities (plumbing, re‑lamping, painting, carpentry, and material handling) and application of coatings, insecticides, and pesticides
• Emergency response participation
• Other interior or exterior manual labor or routine tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two‑year technical degree and/or maintenance certifications 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
• Ability and desire to comprehend nuclear fundamentals and training for career development
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be respirator qualifiable
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong safety awareness and history of adherence to safety practices
• Work environment may include adverse conditions such as inclement weather, hot and cold temperatures, and at elevations
• Successful qualification on MASS pre‑employment assessment
• Must meet background screening and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Fitness for Duty requirements

Pay

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit and will pay an hourly rate of $28.297.

Benefits

Southern Company offers 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 through incentive programs, with details provided during the hiring process. A summary of benefits is available at https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position with rotational schedules that may include overtime, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.