Background check question

[Sadawg04]

hey guys. My question is how long does a background check typically take for a commercial power plant? Thanks

[hamsamich]

1 day at times, usually no longer than a week is what I've seen.  If it is an initial could take longer.  I waited 3 weeks for my badge at IP but I don't know why. 

[TVA]

Usually about a week. Plants without access to PADS may take longer.

[Sadawg04]

Okay cool. I got hired at Plant Vogtle and was just wondering so that is not to bad. Thanks for all your help guys.

[TVA]

How long have you waited?

[Sadawg04]

Well I just got hired. They said it will take maybe a month. I just submitted my electronic phq yesterday. I do in processing pretty soon and I would imagine after that it will come back.

[MMM]

If this is your first check, it may take a month. If you weren't clear on your answers, it will add more time.

[MMM]

Also, if the company doing the check has trouble contacting your references, it will add time (I had this happen).

[TVA]

Isnt your job offer contingent on your passing your phq?

[Sadawg04]

That is correct.