Nuclear Technician - Plant Hatch
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Summary
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.
NUCLEAR TECHNICIAN – PLANT HATCH
Job Summary
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 Technician is an entry level position designed to prepare you for career advancement in nuclear power. While other career opportunities may be available to Nuclear Technicians based on certain qualifications such as education and testing, Southern Nuclear is specifically looking for candidates with maintenance–related experience, qualifications and education to fill these vacancies.
As a Nuclear Technician at Plant Hatch, you will provide a variety of site support work contributing to the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the nuclear facility. Responsibilities may include decontamination activities; collection, sorting, segregating and packaging radiological waste; operating machinery and vehicles; minor maintenance activities (plumbing, re-lamping, painting, carpentry, and material handling) and application of coatings, insecticides, and pesticides.
Other responsibilities may include emergency response participation and other interior or exterior manual labor or routine tasks, as assigned.
Job Requirements
Experience and Education Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two-year technical degree and/or maintenance certifications are strongly preferred
- Three years maintenance-related experience in an industrial setting, three years in an industrial process operations environment, or three years military experience preferred
- Ability and desire to comprehend nuclear fundamentals and training for career development
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be respirator qualifiable
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills
- Strong safety awareness and history of adherence to safety practices
- Work environment may include working in adverse conditions such as inclement weather, hot and cold temperatures, and at elevations
- Rotational schedules to include overtime, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Successful qualification on MASS pre-employment assessment
Essential Job Functions
Applicants should meet the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to: climbing, lifting, bending, stooping, physical labor, etc.
This position is covered by a collective…
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