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Health Physicist - Plant Hatch

Southern Nuclear
Baxley, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Plant Health Physicist - Plant Hatch

It's an exciting time to be part of our growing organization. Southern Nuclear, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates Southern Company's eight nuclear reactors at three locations in Georgia and Alabama: four reactors at Plant Vogtle, near Waynesboro, GA; two reactors at Plant Hatch, near Baxley, GA; and two reactors at Plant Farley, near Dothan, AL. If a new and significant challenge is what you have been longing for, and if you are energized, positive, committed, and desiring to make a difference, then we are looking for YOU to join our team!

Summary of Position Duties

Monitoring all aspects of the Radiation Protection program and performance indicators to include:

  • Implementing special projects to improve Radiation Protection Programs
  • Implementing RP Technical Programs and associated responsibilities
  • Site dosimetry support
  • Tracking/Trending all radiological data related to plant performance indicators
  • Benchmarking industry on Radiation Protection issues and site performance
  • Filling the Emergency Response Organization position
  • Additional support for RP department responsibilities as needed
  • Administrative and document control duties as required

Job Requirements

Education

  • Associates Degree in Radiation Protection Technology, a Physical Science or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Protection, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry or other physical science preferred.
  • Masters Degree Health Physics or Engineering preferred.
  • NRRPT or CHP preferred

Background/Experience Requirements

  • Experience in Health Physics or Radiation Protection programs is required
  • BWR experience is preferred
  • Experience with nuclear power plant outages, access control is preferred
  • Applicant must be able to obtain an unescorted badge at all SNC sites

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases are highly desirable
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills are required. Strong presentation skills are also required
  • Strong ability to make decisions and drive behaviors is required
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required
  • Strong working knowledge of BWR nuclear power plant systems, processes, and procedures and clear understanding of and ability to apply regulatory requirements to plant settings are preferred
  • Ability to balance multiple objectives and set priorities is required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to problem solve and seek alternative solutions to complex issues is needed
  • Must exhibit Our Values

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AT THE GRADE LEVEL COMMENSURATE WITH THE CANDIDATE'S EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.

The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.com

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through 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, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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: 18849

Job Category: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Nuclear

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