Appr Elect (Dev Prog)

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Electrician is a training position to develop the knowledge and skills a Journeyman Electrician will need to maintain system substation facilities. The Apprentice Electrician is trained in and will be responsible for all the activities in the maintenance of substations including: Power Circuit Breaker Operation, Maintenance, Repair, Troubleshooting and Timing; Equipment Print Reading; Installation and Commissioning of New Substation Equipment; Large Power Transformer Maintenance and Repair and Gasket Preparation; Plumbing, Carpentry, Rigging, Sheet Metal, Calibration, Machinist, and Welding; Perform Live Line Work in Substations by utilizing Hot Sticks and Gloving methods. The starting salary will be based upon the conditions of the Memorandum of Agreement Wage Schedule between Georgia Power and IBEW Local Union Number 84, which includes an increase every six months until you max out in your job classification and a cost of living increase every July.

Requirements

• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, rules and regulations.
• Candidates must have a basic understanding of wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical symbols and formulas will be necessary: Wiring diagrams and control schematics. Basic transformer theory. Single-phase and three-phase motor basics. Basic AC & DC electrical theory.
• The ability to use precision measuring tools is essential.
• Must have knowledge of Vernier Scales and Standard Scales.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Candidates must be willing to work outside in all climate conditions, work at significant heights above the ground and must be available for overtime and emergency call-out.
• All jobs require 45 minutes callout response time and 50% availability.
• Candidate must be willing to maintain regular attendance.
• Must be available after hours for service restoration.
• Must be available for scheduled overtime.
• Need to be willing to relocate for job opportunities.
• Must understand the value of customer service and support.
• To be considered for an interview/day in the life, candidates must pass two pre-employment written exams (basic mechanical aptitude - CAST test; and electrical theory - SKAT test).
• Candidates must pass CAST test prior to being eligible to take the (electrical theory) SKAT test.
• A thorough background check, Medical Questionnaire, DOT Physical and drug screening including a test for Post Offer Employment Test will be conducted prior to employment.
• Valid driver's license is required
• All candidates who are invited for an interview will be preferred to provide one of the following: Valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) - Class A OR Valid CDL Learners Permit OR Be able to obtain a CDL permit before they Start.
• If candidate is military - obtain a Georgia CDL Permit Waiver
• If the candidate currently does not possess a CDL Permit, the candidate must be able to attain a CDL- Class A within 6 months of hire date.
• Any candidate who holds a current CDL License will require full verification with current & past employers.
• Familiar with driving and backing large vehicles.
• Positions are union-covered with statewide seniority.
• Subject to callout overtime situations and callout availability standards.
• Because of the nature of our work and weight restrictions on our equipment, a candidate must currently weigh (and maintain their body weight) at or below 300 pounds - fully dressed including steel-toed work boots, safety harness and hardhat.
• If the selected candidate is selected after the interview a thorough background check and DOT drug screen will be conducted prior to employment (after a job offer is extended). In addition, you must successfully meet requirements for a Pre-Employment (DOT) physical exam approved by our company physician. There is also a POET physical exam required.
• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record
• Must be available to work assigned storm duty, which could include evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems is desired.
• An understanding of both mechanical and electrical maintenance techniques is a plus.
• Relevant, work-related experience with basic transformer theory, single-phase, and three phase motors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Power Circuit Breaker Operation, Maintenance, Repair, Troubleshooting and Timing
• Equipment Print Reading
• Installation and Commissioning of New Substation Equipment
• Large Power Transformer Maintenance and Repair and Gasket Preparation
• Plumbing, Carpentry, Rigging, Sheet Metal, Calibration, Machinist, and Welding
• Perform Live Line Work in Substations by utilizing Hot Sticks and Gloving methods

Benefits

• excellent pay and benefits
• comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree