Appr Electrician Sect V

Southern Company•Forest Park, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Georgia Power team, you will have a unique opportunity to grow your career with one of the Southeast's largest and most well-respected employers. We provide a supportive environment for learning and growth, excellent pay and benefits, and a culture that is built on the highest standards of customer service. The Apprentice Electrician is a training position to develop the knowledge and skills a Journeyman Electrician will need to perform their job safely and competently. This position is located at the Repair Shop facility in Forest Park, GA. However, on occasion, you will be expected to travel to other work locations to repair equipment on site. An Apprentice Electrician will work alongside a Journeyman Electrician at the Repair Shop to train and complete tasks associated with the Journeyman Development program to repair and recondition all distribution and transmission equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Must qualify on both the Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST) and the Skills, Knowledge, and Aptitude Test (SKAT) - Electrical.
Strong safety awareness and adherence to safety practices.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, rules, and regulations.
Relevant work-related experience with basic transformer operating theory.
Basic understanding of wiring diagrams and control schematics.
Knowledge of electrical symbols and formulas.
Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
Ability to use precision measuring tools.
Good hand and eye coordination.
Basic understanding of AC / DC electrical theory.
Willing to maintain regular attendance.
Available to work outside normal operating hours which could include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Available to work various shifts, primarily day and evening shifts.
Available to respond to any emergency callout.
Team player, customer oriented, trainable, and willing to develop their career.
Understand the value of customer service and support.
Work outside basic job functions as needed to support the business.
Valid driver's license required.
Must possess or able to obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification card within the first 6 months on the job.
Willing to work outside in all climate conditions.
Work at heights requiring the use of fall-protection (greater than 4ft.).
Work in tight or congested areas and in abnormal positions.
Must successfully qualify on the Post Offer Employment Test (POET) by demonstrating ability to complete certain physical tasks.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree or certificate in Electrical / Electronic Technology and/or related experience in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance.
Military experience as Electrical or Mechanical Technician a plus.
Experience in Industrial Electrician and Mechanical maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of Distribution and Transmission related equipment such as overheads, single phase and three phase transformers, reclosers, power transformers, mobile substations, and breakers.
Learning to competently operate an oil processing station.
General usage of hand tools.
Operating equipment such as cranes, forklifts, saws, drill press, and pneumatic tools.
Support a 24/7 work schedule including holidays and overtime when necessary.
Work various shifts, generally day or evening shifts.
Respond to callout overtime situations.
Work in adverse conditions such as poor weather and hot / cold temperatures, at elevated heights, or in compartments with restricted space.
Undergo an extensive training program through the Repair Shop Journeyman Development Program, which includes on-the-job training with classroom training.
Upon successful completion of the Repair Shop Journeyman Development Program, the employee will be promoted to a Journeyman Electrician position through automatic progression.