The nuclear industry spring 2022 outage season is now in full swing. With 12 turbine outages and additional balance-of-plant work, the demand for SSMRC nuclear millwrights is at its peak.
The total requested millwrights are nearly 800. When such a high number occurs, the opportunity for members to be assigned to two outages in a season increases dramatically. This sometimes becomes a logistical challenge as we depend on every early outage to go as per schedule for members to make their next assignment.
During all outage seasons the Southern States Millwright Regional Council works in unison with our industry partnering employers to fulfill the manpower needs and requirement of our customers. With an established streamlined communication process, close working relationship, and a team mentality we work diligently to meet the needs of the nuclear industry.
Most utilities stayed with their fall COVID protocols and have not implemented a vaccine requirement. Remember we are in their house and need to abide by their rules and maintain a professional attitude.