Requirements for Contractors

Generating Plant Access Requirements
Identification requirements, drug/alcohol testing, background investigation and safety oritentation requirements must be met to gain access to generating plants. Learn more.

Engineering and Construction Services (E&CS)
Contractor's Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Quality programs shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Southern Company Generation EH&S and Quality policies and procedures. Learn more.

Contract Worker Drug Screening and Background Investigations
Based upon the nature of work that will be performed, contract workers may be required to pass a drug screen and background investigation. The Contractor will be informed during the contract development process whether these requirements will apply. If these requirements apply, the Contractor must have these services performed by an approved Southern Company provider.

Contract Worker Access to NERC Protected Assets
Based upon location of the work to be performed, contract workers may be required to annually complete additional security training and be subject to a background investigation every seven years. Learn more.