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

Southern Nuclear·See posting for location·Posted today
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Train to become a Senior Reactor Operator (Shift Support Supervisor) at Southern Nuclear's plants in Alabama and Georgia. You'll complete systems and fundamentals training, earn your NRC Operating License, then direct operating shift personnel and coordinate nuclear plant operations on rotating 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Operations staff functions for plant familiarization prior to NRC Hot License Class
  • Stand watch on rotating 12-hour shifts as a qualified Shift Support Supervisor
  • Direct operating shift personnel in performance of plant duties
  • Coordinate and direct operation of nuclear power plant systems
  • Maintain qualification as a member of the plant Fire Brigade
  • Participate in continuous training with periodic examinations
  • Maintain respirator qualification
  • Support plant Emergency Response Organization as needed

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year as an active reactor operator at a BWR/PWR facility; OR 1.5+ years at a non-comparable commercial power reactor; OR 2+ years in a military equivalent position (Engineering Officer of the Watch or Propulsion Plant Watch Officer)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Solid analytical thinking and strong mechanical aptitude
  • High degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment
  • Pass initial screening and annual medical requirements for industrial fire brigade duties
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Nuclear Power Plant Unescorted Access and pass extensive background investigation
  • Pass Fitness-for-Duty Program requirements

Desired

  • Six or more years' experience in nuclear plant operations (Nuclear Navy or commercial power plant)
  • Previous NRC RO or SRO license or military equivalent
  • Demonstrated leadership experience at supervisor level or above
  • Excellent oral and written skills
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Location

Rotating 12-hour shifts; primary focus on Plant Hatch (Baxley, GA) with positions at all Southern Nuclear plant locations (Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, AL; Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, GA; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, GA); on-site work required.

Job details

FieldOperations
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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