Instrument Technician (I&C Tech) - Plant Hatch

Instrument Technician (Instrument & Controls Technician)
Plant Hatch – Baxley, GA

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. 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) - Required
• 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.

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 decad