SYSTEMS OPERATOR IN TRAINING (SO-IT) – PLANT FARLEY
Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Farley – a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for almost 50 years – located in Columbia, AL, in Houston County along the Chattahoochee River. Near the city of Dothan and several smaller communities, the area offers both suburban and rural living, making it a fit for both families and young professionals. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation. 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 Florida’s Emerald Coast beaches. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!
Job Description
We are currently seeking qualified individuals interested in becoming a Systems Operator in Training at Farley Nuclear Power Plant. Be part of a talented and progressive team that works well together. You must be committed to the success of your peers as well as your own. In this position, the candidate will initially enter an approximate 12-month training program to become a Systems Operator. Once successfully trained, the Systems Operator is responsible for operating various parts of the nuclear plant to ensure safe, efficient operation of facility.
Systems Operators in Training will attend the in-house training with no collateral duties.
Operators are responsible for the monitoring of equipment, performance of valve and system operation evolutions, and performance of unit evolution and cleanliness of equipment in assigned areas of the plant. They are expected to maintain satisfactory performance in system operator requalification program and progress towards qualification as plant operator. The candidate must consistently meet and demonstrate the expectations of Southern Company Values and Principles of Nuclear operation.
This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit and has a starting wage of $45.45/hr.
Requirements
Education Requirements – (will meet at least 1 of the following 4 requirements)
- Associate’s degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology (NUCP), Engineering Technology or equivalent OR
- BS Engineering or Engineering Technology degree or other related BS Degree (must graduate by Q4 2026) OR
- Previous experience as a non-licensed operator at a commercial nuclear power plant OR 24 months Navy Nuclear experience as MM, EM, ET, Reactor Operator, EOW/PPWO, EWS/PPWS can be substituted for degree
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge/experience in the operation of power plant equipment.
- Previous navy nuclear experience a plus.
- Skills in problem solving, decision making, oral/written communication, multiple-tasking are required.
- Candidate must have ability to work independently as well as interdependently and be safety minded.
Candidates should be committed to personal development, self-motivated and a team player.
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Fundamental Job Duties
- Successful completion of SOIT training
- Participates in classroom training to learn responsibilities of Systems Operator
- Participates in On-the-Job Training activities in the plant
- Acquires knowledge of plant systems and equipment
- Operates and maintains plant systems and equipment
- Records systems/equipment operating data
- Monitors/evaluates systems/equipment operation
- Performs Surveillance Testing
- Pursues Reactor Operator license
- Performs heavy manual duties inside/outside environment
- Serves as a member of the plant Fire Brigade
Perform Emergency Response duties
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Physical / Mental Requirements
- Respirator qualifiable
- Physical requirements: Stand, walk, climb, heavy lifting, bend, stoop
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to follow critical procedures
- Fire Brigade qualifiable
- Ability to work in temperature extremes
- Ability to work at varying heights
- Ability to work in Radiological Controlled Areas
- Available to work callout and overtime
Ability to work shift schedules which can include nights, weekends, and holidays
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Other Requirements
- Driver's License
- Nuclear Plant Access Authorization
- POSS Nuclear Test qualified
This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit’s Memorandum of Understanding.
Required Behavioral Attributes
Employees of Southern Company and Southern Nuclear exemplify Southern Company Values, which are actions and behaviors that are modeled in their everyday work-life. Candidates for employment are also expected to exhibit these attributes. What we seek are individuals who exhibit:
- Safety First - We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
- Intentional Inclusion – We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.
- Act with integrity – We act with honesty, respect, and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
- Superior Performance – We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors, and the environment.
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.
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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.
