Shift Support Supervisor In-Training/Senior Reactor Operator - ALL PLANT LOCATIONS
We will be hiring for Senior Reactor Operators (titled Shift Support Supervisors at SNC) over the next 18-24 months at each plant site, with a focus on Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. Our in-depth screening and background process requires sufficient time for applicants to express interest and engage in our selection efforts in advance of the actual hire dates. When a Shift Support Supervisor In Training (SSS-IT) class is scheduled, a site-specific posting will be available, and candidates must apply to that posting.
About the role
Selected candidates for the Shift Support Supervisor In Training will perform Operations staff functions for plant familiarization to prepare for an upcoming NRC Hot License Class. Upon successful completion of the Hot License Class and attaining an NRC Operating License, the candidate will become a Shift Support Supervisor, directing operating shift personnel in the performance of plant duties. This includes:
- Standing watch on rotating 12-hour shifts
- Coordinating and directing the operation of the nuclear power plant's systems
- Continuous training with periodic examinations
- Respirator qualification
- Maintaining qualification as a member of the plant Fire Brigade
Candidates must successfully complete plant-provided systems and fundamentals training on reactor operation, heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics, as well as pass initial screening and annual medical requirements for acquiring and maintaining industrial fire brigade duties.
Requirements
Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- 1 or more years as an active reactor operator at a BWR/PWR facility
- 1.5 or more years as an active reactor operator at a non-comparable commercial power reactor
- 2 or more years in a military equivalent position (e.g., Engineering Officers of the Watch or Propulsion Plant Watch Officers)
Preferred qualifications include:
- Six or more years' experience in nuclear plant operations (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial power plant)
- Previous NRC RO or SRO license or military equivalent
- Demonstrated leadership, preferably at the supervisor level or above
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical thinking and mechanical aptitude
Additional requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (preferred)
- High degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment
Other Requirements
- Obtain U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Unescorted Access and participate in the company's Fitness-for-Duty Program
- Maintain qualifications and on-call responsibilities in support of the plant Emergency Response Organization
- Complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) for an extensive background investigation as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Access may be denied if any of the following apply:
- Positive drug or alcohol test within the past five years
- Use or possession of drugs in the past five years
- Felony conviction in the past five years
- Recent misdemeanor convictions
- Falsification or omission of information during the investigation process
About the company
Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), operates over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia. The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, the first new nuclear units built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a leader in nuclear and fuel innovation, recognized for safety, reliability, and advanced technologies.
Benefits
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy, including:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
- Health, welfare, and retirement benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
- Eligibility for additional compensation, such as incentive programs
Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. A summary of benefits can be found here.