Nuclear Planning Specialist- Hatch

Nuclear Planning Specialist (Site Projects)

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Hatch – a provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy for more than 50 years – located in Baxley, Ga., in Appling County along the Altamaha River. The area offers a rural mix, blending small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a strong fit for families and young professionals alike. There is affordable living, a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking and golf.

Residents benefit from desirable local school systems, family-friendly events and convenient access to health care, shopping, dining and entertainment with only a short drive to Savannah, Statesboro and Georgia’s coast.

The Nuclear Planning Specialist develops DCP, DECP, TCC plans and packages work orders used to support a wide variety of plant modifications.

The successful candidate will be adept at standard Microsoft Office Suite computer tools and must be able to quickly learn new programs used for planning and reporting. The Nuclear Planning Specialist will perform planning walkdowns, research maintenance history, and consult designs, drawings, manuals, and procedures to develop accurate and detailed work plans. This position requires excellent communication with project leads, maintenance craft, design engineering, management, operations, and vendors, as well as a commitment to excellent customer service.

Shift work will be required at times, and call‑out duties can occur.

High school diploma is required.

Three (3) or more years of planning experience at a nuclear power plant is required.

Knowledge of plant modification planning process, tools, and programs is required.

Experience with Maximo is required.

Modification planning experience and a SNC planning qualification is preferred.

Well organized and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Able to work in any environment demanded of the workforce, including temperature extremes and elevations.

Working knowledge of codes, standards, and technical specifications - required.

Working knowledge of plant systems, structures, and components - required.

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).

Must be a change agent, self‑motivated and proactive.

Must seek continuous improvement for performance and processes

Responsible for the development of detailed plans for plant design modifications and coordinating with Site Project Leads and Design Engineers for quality work packages.

Attend assigned project meetings and communicate with management.

Incorporates SNC Fleet Lessons learned, and Industry OE in work packages.

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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