Shift Support Supervisor In-Training/Senior Reactor Operator - ALL PLANT LOCATIONS

About the Role

Southern Nuclear is hiring for Senior Reactor Operators (titled Shift Support Supervisors at SNC) over the next 18-24 months, with a focus on Plant Hatch in Baxley, GA. This posting is an advance opportunity to express interest and engage in the selection process before site-specific postings are available.

Selected candidates for the Shift Support Supervisor In Training (SSS-IT) 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 plant duties, including standing watch on rotating 12-hour shifts and coordinating the operation of the nuclear power plant’s systems.

This role requires shift work, continuous training with periodic examinations, respirator qualification, and maintaining qualification as a member of the plant Fire Brigade.

Responsibilities

• Perform Operations staff functions for plant familiarization.
• Complete plant-provided systems and fundamentals training on reactor operation, heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamics.
• Pass initial screening and annual medical requirements for industrial fire brigade duties.
• Direct operating shift personnel in the performance of plant duties upon licensure.
• Stand watch on rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Coordinate and direct the operation of the nuclear power plant’s systems.
• Maintain qualifications for respirator use and Fire Brigade membership.
• Participate in continuous training with periodic examinations.
• Maintain qualifications and on-call responsibilities in support of the plant Emergency Response Organization.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following:
  • 1 or more years as an active reactor operator at a BWR/PWR facility; OR
  • 1.5 or more years as an active reactor operator at a non-comparable commercial power reactor; OR
  • 2 or more years in a military equivalent position (e.g., Engineering Officers of the Watch or Propulsion Plant Watch Officers).
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (preferred).
• Six or more years’ experience in nuclear plant operations (e.g., Nuclear Navy or commercial power plant), including holding a previous NRC RO or SRO license or military equivalent (preferred).
• Demonstrated leadership, preferably at the supervisor level or above.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and mechanical aptitude.
• 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.
• Complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) for an extensive background investigation as required by Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Note: Access may be denied if you have:
  • A positive drug or alcohol test within the past five years.
  • Used or possessed drugs in the past five years.
  • A felony conviction in the past five years.
  • Recent misdemeanor convictions.
  • Falsified or omitted 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 units in Alabama and Georgia, including the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant, Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, and Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The company recently achieved commercial operation of Vogtle Units 3&4, the first new nuclear units built in the U.S. in three decades. Southern Nuclear is a leader in nuclear and fuel innovation, with multiple industry awards for safety, reliability, and innovation.

Benefits

Southern Company offers 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 well-being.
• Potential eligibility for additional compensation, such as incentive programs.

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. View a summary of benefits.