Careers Contact Us Information for Investors What We're Doing About Southern Company Careers Professionals Plant Careers Plant Careers There are two main paths that can be pursued at our power generating plants. The first is plant operations which includes the start up, continuous running and shut down of systems and components within the plant. The second is plant maintenance where preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment is performed ensuring everything is working as it should. Search for Skilled, Craft & Hourly Search for jobs Whichever path you choose, your journey would begin with learning the nuts and bolts of plant operations or maintenance and could advance into apprentice level positions in a trade such as mechanic, electrician or operator. As your skills develop you may decide to pursue a journeyman level position in your area of expertise or you might consider a supervisory role. Other growth opportunities may exist depending on your interests and sometimes your education. Entry level plant position titles vary by location. Look for these titles when you search jobs on our website: Auxiliary Operator Coal Equipment Operator (CEO) Auxiliary Equipment Operator (AEO) Plant Auxiliary Plant Utility Person Nuclear Technician Instrumentation Technician or Specialist Occasionally we may post jobs which can be a direct path into apprentice level positions. Also, look for these titles when you search jobs on our website: Apprentice Electrician Apprentice Mechanic System Operator in Training (SOIT) Nuclear Apprentice Your day to day responsibilities might include: Adhering to the safety standards of the company Inspect, monitor, and operate fuel systems, fuel oil transfer and supply lines and associated equipment Operate condensate and feedwater systems; circulating and cooling water systems; condensate and makeup systems Collect and prepare fuel samples Do preventative maintenance ("checkups") on generation equipment and repair, if necessary Southern Company operates many power generating plants throughout our territory. Whether the plant uses water, nuclear or fossil fuels, we rely on highly skilled mechanics, electricians and operators in addition to other specialized professions to keep the power on and costs low. Click above to view all of our skilled, craft and hourly opportunities. Using the advanced search tab on the job list page, select "power plant operations and maintenance" from the job field pull down menu and click "search for jobs" to view only power plant related opportunities. Related Content See What Employees Are Saying Launch Video Player Salary Range from $24,000 to $46,860+ overtime depending on years of service. Requirements 18 years or older Pass the POSS and MASS pre-employment tests more about pre-employment testing Requires shift work and overtime Desire to advance Beneficial Attributes Completion of a technical program Basic mechanical aptitude and math/calculation skills Information for Investors Overview Corporate Governance Latest News Stock Information Financial Information Shareowner Services Electric Utilities Alabama Power Georgia Power Gulf Power Mississippi Power Operations Generation Southern Wholesale Energy Transmission What We're Doing Corporate Responsibility News Center Energy Innovation Environmental Reports Stakeholder Engagement Social Media Celebrating Success The Payne Stewart Award Subsidiaries Southern Nuclear Southern Power Southern-Telecom SouthernLINC Wireless About Southern Company Our Business History Leadership/Governance CEO Facts & Figures Careers at Southern Company Working With Us Energy Auction Suppliers Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube GOOGLE + © 2015 Southern Company. Use constitutes acceptance of General Website Terms and Conditions | Revised Privacy Statement