Welder - Plant Farley - Dothan, Al

Welder - Plant Farley - Dothan, AL

Description

WELDER - PLANT FARLEY

Southern Nuclear Operating Company, a subsidiary of Southern Company, manages and operates three nuclear plants in the Southeast. Southern Nuclear consistently achieves exemplary ratings for safety and performance and rates among the top nuclear power management organizations in the U.S.

Successful qualification on a pre-employment assessment will be required for further consideration.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be located at Farley Nuclear Plant, near Dothan, AL. The successful candidate must have 4 years previous experience as a welder and must also possess TIG welding experience.

Starting rate of pay is $47.99/hr. Southern Company offers a wide menu of healthcare and dental insurance for individuals or family and a prescription drug plan. Holiday and vacation pay is also offered and an Employee Assistance Program, accident and sickness insurance, disability and life insurance and flexible (healthcare and dependent care) spending accounts are also available.

For your retirement and financial planning needs we offer a defined benefit pension plan, an employee savings (401K) plan with a generous company match and access to retiree medical and life insurance.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit.

Successful candidates will be responsible for relocation expenses if relocation is required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

• TIG welding experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 years previous welding experience, required

Successful candidates must pass the Welder Job Criteria consisting of a written test and a two-part welding test.

Welding test to consist of 2" ex heavy carbon steel open butt in the (6) G position

Welding test to consist of 2" socket weld test

Other Requirements

• Work environment may include working in adverse conditions such as poor weather and hot and cold temperatures, and at elevations.
• Must possess oral and written communication skills.
• Strong safety awareness and history of adherence to safety practices.
• Must be trainable and willing to develop career.
• Must be respirator qualifiable.
• Ability to work shift work and overtime after hours work including evenings, night, weekends and holidays is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Successful qualification on MASS(Nuclear) pre-employment assessment.

Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements.

Essential Job Functions

Applicants should meet the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to ability to work at heights, balancing, climbing stairs, crouching, dust/vapors/gaseous, extreme noise, extreme temperatures, fine manipulation, forward reaching, grasping, lifting, pushing/pulling, standing, talking, wet & humid conditions, bending/reaching, climbing ladders, crawling, driving automobiles, elevated surfaces, hearing, kneeling, overhead reaching, poor lighting, seeing, sitting, stooping, walking.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America’s premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America’s energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune’s annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .

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.

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Job Field: Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-South Alabama-Dothan

Operating Company: Southern Nuclear Operating Co

Other Locations: Alabama-South Alabama-Columbia

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): No

Union Covered: Yes

Work Location(s):

Plant Farley - 7388 North State Hwy 95 (7388COLUMBIA)

7388 North State Hwy 95

Columbia, 36319

Req ID: SNC2007205