Systems Operator in Training; -IT - Plant Farley

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.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals interested in becoming a Systems Operator in Training at Farley Nuclear Power Plant. 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 the 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 the performance of unit evolution and cleanliness of equipment in assigned areas of the plant. They are expected to maintain satisfactory performance in the system operator requalification program and progress toward qualification as a 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.

Education Requirements – (will meet at least one of the following four requirements)

• Associate’s degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology (NUCP), Engineering Technology or equivalent
• BS Engineering or Engineering Technology degree or other related BS Degree (must graduate by Q4 2026)
• Previous experience as a non‑licensed operator at a commercial nuclear power plant
• 24‑month Navy Nuclear experience as MM, EM, ET, Reactor Operator, EOW/PPWO, EWS/PPWS can be substituted for degree

• Knowledge/experience in the operation of power plant equipment.
• Previous Navy nuclear experience is 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‑mindful.
• Candidates should be committed to personal development, self‑motivated, and a team player.

• 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.
• Performs Emergency Response duties.

• Respirator qualified.
• 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 qualified.
• 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 including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• 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.

• 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.
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