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Nuclear Electrician (Journeyman)- Plant Hatch

Southern Nuclear·See posting for location·Posted today
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About this role

Journeyman Electrician position at Plant Hatch (Southern Nuclear) performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on nuclear safety-related and non-safety-related electrical components. This is a union role requiring Emergency Response Organization availability with 90-minute response capability to the Baxley, Georgia site.

Responsibilities

  • Test, repair, maintain, overhaul, and modify all electrical plant components in accordance with nuclear procedures
  • Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on both safety-related and non-safety-related equipment
  • Work on energized and de-energized equipment following procedures and prints to install, maintain, and repair power plant equipment
  • Troubleshoot equipment and properly use electrical test equipment (multimeter, amprobe, megger, etc.)
  • Assemble and disassemble components using proper rigging and lifting techniques
  • Investigate plant equipment failures and deficiencies with Engineering Department, Shop Supervisor, and vendors
  • Perform Quality Control (QC) activities
  • Participate in and complete the Maintenance Training Program as required
  • Guide, direct, and train other employees as required
  • Work shift work and potentially as a job lead for electrical maintenance jobs
  • Maintain proficiency and undergo periodic re-certification as mandatory

Qualifications

  • High School diploma/GED
  • 3 years Nuclear Journeyman Electrician experience OR 5 years equivalent critical industry electrical maintenance experience
  • Demonstrate competency through EEI MASS pre-employment test at the nuclear level
  • Ability to read and follow procedures and electrical drawings/prints
  • Knowledge to troubleshoot electrical circuits and controls using prints and test equipment
  • Ability to use various electrical test equipment (multimeter, amprobe, megger, etc.)
  • Ability to use powered and non-powered hand tools proficiently
  • Ability to plan work to maximize production
  • Good verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work efficiently as a member of a team
  • Demonstrate concern for safety of self and others
  • Live within 90 minutes of the plant site

Desired

  • Completion of Technical School with documented certification or certified completion of Accredited IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship Program
  • Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems; certification preferred
  • Knowledge of nuclear reactor systems and interrelationship
  • Previous HVAC/Chiller experience
  • Previous nuclear experience

Location

Baxley, Georgia; shift work required; Emergency Response Organization duties require 90-minute response time availability; union position with seniority-based shift and vacation selection.

Job details

FieldMaintenance
LocationSee posting for location
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

About the company

Southern Nuclear

Operator of Southern Company's nuclear fleet, including Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 — the first newly constructed reactors in the U.S. in over three decades — plus Hatch and Farley.

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