Southern Nuclear
Southern Nuclear is Southern Company's nuclear plant operating company. Southern Nuclear operates three plants, Farley, Hatch and Vogtle. These plants provide about 20 percent of the electricity used in Alabama and Georgia.
Management of nuclear plants is a complex and tightly regulated function that requires the attention of experienced technicians and proven methods. Because Southern Nuclear manages multiple facilities, it can leverage experience and expertise among its plant sites.
Construction jobs at Vogtle 3 & 4
- Many of the initial jobs will be filled by Shaw, the construction contractor and its sub-contractors.
- Construction jobs will peak at about 3,000 in the 2014 timeframe.
- Additional questions related to construction jobs should be referred to Shaw.
- Approximately 800 permanent employees will be needed to fully staff the new units once they go into commercial operation in 2016 and 2017.
