Nuclear Electrician Journeymen-Plant Vogtle 3&4

Nuclear Electrician Journeyman- Plant Vogtle 3&4

Summary

To accomplish electrical maintenance activities on both nuclear safety-related and non safety-related components by performance of preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and planned and unplanned corrective maintenance to ensure safe a reliable operation of a nuclear generating station. Be available for work when required to ensure an adequate pool of manpower to analyze and correct plant equipment issues.

This position will be assigned to a position within the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) that requires response to the station when an emergency is declared. Assignment to one of these positions is considered to be a condition of continued employment requiring the ability to arrive at the station to perform ERO responsibilities within 60 minutes of notification of an emergency.  

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement.  The union determines seniority which is used to select shift, vacation, and holidays.  

Position Description 

A Journeyman Electrician will use his/her training and knowledge of a broad variety of electrical circuitry, HVAC and refrigeration, and other associated skills as called upon to support the plant. This position will demonstrate proficiency in and qualify to perform electrical maintenance required for maintenance and repair, including maintaining and repairing power plant equipment; working on both energized and de-energized equipment; following procedures/prints to install and maintain equipment; assembling and disassembling components using proper rigging and lifting techniques; troubleshooting equipment; and properly using electrical test equipment. This position is required to maintain proficiency and periodic re-certification is mandatory. Electrician responsibilities are to test, repair, maintain, overhaul, and modify all electrical plant components at the highest level of skill in accordance with nuclear procedures.

 

Principle Accountabilities

• Understand the theory, operation, and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Ensure efficient and reliable operation of station equipment through preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting activities on non-safety and safety-related plant equipment.
• Repair and overhaul plant electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant equipment failures/deficiencies with Engineering Department, Shop Supervisor, and vendors in order to correct problems and improve reliability of plant equipment.
• Perform Quality Control (QC) activities.
• Participate in and successfully complete the Maintenance Training Program as required.
• Continually improve the quality of electrical maintenance procedures through the established feedback and revision processes.
• Assist training as a SME in reviewing and preparing training materials and mock-ups. Guide, direct, and train other employees as required.
• Work shift work in support of maintenance activities as required and potentially as a job lead for electrical maintenance jobs.
• Incumbent is accountable for miscellaneous other responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Live within 60 minutes of the plant site in order to respond as a member of the Emergency Response Organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must meet position requirements.
• Demonstrate competency through the established testing procedures by qualifying on the EEI MASS (Power Plant Maintenance Positions Training System) pre-employment test at the nuclear level.
• Ability to utilize computer-based maintenance management system.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and electrical drawings/prints is required.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot electrical circuits and controls using prints and test equipment is required.
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems; certification preferred.
• Ability to use various electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeter, amprobe, megger, etc.) required.
• Ability to use powered and non-powered hand tools proficiently is required.
• Ability to plan work to maximize production is required.
• Basic PLC knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of nuclear reactor systems and interrelationship preferred, but not required.
• Previous nuclear experience preferred.

Education and Training

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Completion of Technical School with documented certification or certified completion of Accredited IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship Program with documented evidence desired.
• 3 Years Nuclear Journeyman Electrician experience or 5-years of equivalent critical industry electrical maintenance experience required.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Demonstrate concern for safety of self and others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, high level of attention to detail, and able to work efficiently as a member of a team.
• Accept responsibility for own performance and be adaptable to changing requirements.
• Conduct task performance evaluations.
• Applicants may be required to demonstrate their competency through testing and or hands-on demonstrations.

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.