Site Support Administrative Assistant - Plant Vogtle 1&2

Site Support Administrative Assistant - Plant Vogtle 1 & 2

Join the Southern Nuclear team at Plant Vogtle – the largest provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy in the U.S. – located in Waynesboro, GA, in Burke County along the Savannah River. The area blends suburban and small‑town living with convenient regional access, making it a fit for families and young professionals alike. There is a strong sense of community and ample access to outdoor recreation, including golf, fishing, wildlife areas, and hiking trails. 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.

Summary of Position Duties

This position will provide clerical support to the Site Support department. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: supporting the Site Support Manager and department as needed, timekeeping, ordering department supplies, coordinating travel arrangements, coordinating various events/meetings, filing, typing, maintaining procedures, maintaining work orders in MAXIMO, preparing expense reports, coordinating special projects, assembling work package binders, scanning and submitting quality records, and other administrative duties. This position will also provide back-up support to the other Administrative Assistants across the site and will support refueling outages as needed.

Job Experience & Education

• High School diploma or GED is required, higher level education preferred
• Minimum two (2) years administrative work experience required
• Five (5) years secretarial/administrative work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, & Power Point)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite preferred
• Proficiency in Nitro/Adobe Acrobat preferred
• Experience with volume printing and scanning systems and software preferred
• Working knowledge of an electronic timekeeping system is preferred
• Understanding of Quality Assurance Records and engineering documents is desirable
• Working knowledge of Documentum D2 is preferred
• Working knowledge of MAXIMO is preferred
• Must be a proficient typist
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience handling multiple projects, high volume workload, working in a fast paced and team environment is preferred
• Ability to learn industry specific software in assigned areas
• Handling a high level of customer interface in person and over the telephone with a high degree of professionalism

Other Requirements

• Must successfully qualify on both the SHL Clerical Test, and if invited, a Microsoft Office Skills Test.
• Any applicant accepting this position will be required to meet background and screening and NRC Fitness for Duty requirements for Unescorted Authorized Access to commercial nuclear power facilities.

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 decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.

For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

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.