CHEMISTRY TECHNICIAN – Plant Vogtle, 1&2

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates six nuclear power electric generating plants that provide approximately 20 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia. Southern Nuclear is leading the nuclear renaissance by building the first new U.S. nuclear reactors in more than 25 years. When completed, the two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors currently under construction at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA will make the facility the largest in the U.S. with four reactors on one site. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!

Summary of Position Duties

We currently have opportunities located at our Plant Vogtle 1&2 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 Vogtle 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.

Education

• Required: 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.

Experience

• Three years nuclear power plant experience preferred.

• One-year laboratory experience preferred, which may include college laboratory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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.

Behavior Attributes

• 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 Vogtle’s business goals and desired business results.

Test Qualifications

• Candidates must successfully pass the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System (TECH) test.

Other Requirements

• This position will require shift work which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit.

Southern Nuclear's top priority is the safety and health of the public, our employees and the environment. We are committed to the safe operation of our nuclear generating facilities with equipment and systems that meet strict Nuclear Regulatory Commission safety and design regulations. Each Southern Nuclear employee is committed to instilling Institute for Nuclear Power Operations' "Principles for a Strong Nuclear Safety Culture" in every aspect of their responsibilities.

Southern Nuclear is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy operators, running six – soon to be eight – units for Alabama Power and Georgia Power. For more than 40 years, the company has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, creating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses.

SNC prioritizes the health and safety of the public and its employees above all else, operating its facilities safely, reliably and affordably for customers and communities while using innovative technologies and practices that enhance performance. This work is enabled by the continuous development, leadership and skills of a high-performing workforce.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 3980

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear