INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN (Instrument & Controls Technician)
Hatch Nuclear Power Plant

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates eight nuclear power electric generating units at three plants in Alabama and Georgia. This is an exciting time to join the Southern Company team and share your talents with a growing and progressive organization!


Job Summary and Responsibilities:

 Southern Nuclear I&C Technicians are responsible for:

• Performing routine maintenance on plant measurement, control, and monitoring equipment.
• Performing surveillance and calibration on plant measurement, control, and monitoring equipment.
• Maintaining environmental monitoring equipment and systems to ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety guidelines.
• This position requires emergency response organization participation. 

 

Education Requirements:
• 2 Year associate degree in Electronics, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation or equivalent military training (US Nuclear Navy ET)

• Curriculum should include: AC/DC Theory, Solid State Circuits

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Basic computer skills.
• Job knowledge in troubleshooting and instrument calibration.
• Instrumentation knowledge in a plant environment (nuclear preferred).
• Interpret logic diagrams, single-line drawings, P&IDs, connection drawings, and electronic schematics.
• Research, interpret, and follow procedures.
• Use electronic test equipment for measuring and calibrating equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues with equipment in strategic applications.
• Apply human performance tools to mitigate human error.
• Ability to uphold high standards.
• Knowledge related to networking protocols, operations, and administration preferred. 

 

Other Requirements:
• Must qualify on the EEI Technician Occupations Selection System [TECH] test.

• The successful candidate must meet background screening and fitness for duty requirements.  

• The successful candidate must meet the physical requirements of the position and ensure personal safety standards are understood. 

 

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.