Electrician (Shift)

Southern Company•Juliette, GA

13d

About The Position

This position performs electrical maintenance on power plant equipment, including maintaining and repairing equipment, working on energized and de-energized equipment, planning work, following procedures and electrical drawings or prints, installing and maintaining equipment, and performing preventative maintenance. The role also involves assembling and disassembling components using proper rigging and lifting techniques, troubleshooting equipment, and properly using electrical test equipment. The Electrician communicates with plant supervision, operations, and maintenance personnel and responds to call-outs when work is required after normal working hours. The position maintains plant maintenance records in the Maximo® computer-based work order system and ensures work complies with environmental permits and regulations. All work must be performed safely, with concern for personal safety and the safety of other employees. The position supports a 24/7 schedule, including holiday and backshift work when necessary.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent experience.
Ability to read and follow procedures and electrical drawings or prints.
Knowledge of troubleshooting electrical circuits and controls using prints.
Knowledge of equipment testing.
Ability to work with little to no direction and follow directions when required.
Ability to use and understand electrical test equipment, such as a multimeter, amprobe, and meggar.
Ability to use powered and non-powered hand tools proficiently.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to plan work to maximize production.
Fundamental knowledge of motors, controllers, switchgear, relays, transformers, generators, and AC/DC systems.
Qualify on pre-employment tests, including an aptitude test, Journeyman electrician knowledge test, Journeyman electrician performance skills test, and physical abilities test.
Ability to perform physically demanding activities, including walking, climbing ladders, and lifting heavy equipment, while working safely in all types of weather.
Place safety first and demonstrate honesty, respect, fairness, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is desired.
Two-year technical degree in an electrical field or equivalent training is preferred.
Knowledge of basic electronics, instrumentation, program configuration, distributed/process control systems, PLCs, and DCS.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer applications is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical maintenance, including maintaining and repairing power plant equipment.
Work on energized and de-energized equipment.
Plan work and follow procedures and electrical drawings or prints to install and maintain equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
Assemble and disassemble components using proper rigging and lifting techniques.
Troubleshoot equipment and use electrical test equipment properly.
Communicate with plant supervision, operations personnel, and maintenance personnel.
Respond to call-outs when work is required after normal working hours.
Maintain plant maintenance records in the Maximo® computer-based work order system.
Ensure work complies with environmental permits and regulations.
Perform work safely and protect personal safety and the safety of other employees.
Support a 24/7 schedule, including holiday and backshift work when necessary.