Appr Equip Install

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Equipment Installer Apprentice will support all major equipment installation required for substation projects that are part of the Georgia Power Transmission capital investment portfolio. This includes constructing and assembling transformers and breakers according to Southern Company standards and/or manufacturer specifications/procedures to ensure quality standards are maintained in a field environment. Apprentices will learn to read blueprints, decipher schematic diagrams, install mechanical and electrical parts, operate vacuum trailers, oil pumps, use boom lifts/ladders, cranes, hand tools and electric/pneumatic/hydraulic tooling to complete their tasks.

This position is subject to emergency overtime work, scheduled overtime work, and storm restoration response.

This position is a physically demanding position, works four, ten-hour days (Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm) and may require overnight and out-of-town stays during the week near the construction site. Depending on work location, you could work away from home as many as 200 nights per year cumulative not consecutive nights

NOTE: This position has statewide responsibilities, and frequent travel within the state of Georgia is required – up to 100% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• General math skills (Addition/Subtraction/Fractions)
• Basic hand and electrical tools
• Tape Measure knowledge
• Carpentry
• Labor intensive occupations or physically demanding work environment
• Working with tools including but not limited to drills, circular saws, hydraulic presses or other battery powered hand tools
• Safety champion
• Proven team player
• Good communication skills
• Dependable and Self-motivated
• Takes personal ownership of projects and assignments
• Ability to read and interpret measuring devices
• Industrial construction, maintenance, utility, electrical and/or military
• Transformer manufacturer or contractor specializing in the installation of power transformers
• A basic mechanical and electrical aptitude or background
• A basic knowledge of hand tools
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ability to take instructions, direction and translate those into actions
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights up to 50’ from aerial boom lifts
• Ability to climb extension ladders and work from various height step ladders
• Exhibited safe work practices as evidenced by a history of working accident and injury free
• Construction machinery such as skid steers, excavators, back hoes, cranes or heavy load rigging and lifting
• Transmission substation equipment and installation work to include bus fabrication, foundation installation, print reading and layout, switch installation, structure grounding or other substation construction skills
• All construction jobs require extended overnight stays and travel throughout the state of Georgia
• Must possess a valid driver's license or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of employment
• Note: Any candidate who holds a current CDL will require verification with current and past employers upon job offer
• To be considered for an interview, candidates must pass a pre-employment CAST test (basic mechanical aptitude) and POET (physical aptitude).
• A thorough background check, drug screening including DOT Physical and Worker's Compensation
• Demonstrate a commitment to Safety Excellence
• Be self-motivated
• Take personal ownership of projects and assignments
• Has the ability to successfully work in a team environment
• Have good communication skills
• Report to work on time daily
• Understand the value of customer service and support
• All candidates must enjoy working outdoors or in a controlled environment that is mentally and physically demanding
• Must adhere to all safety requirements and demonstrate Safety Excellence behaviors. Adhere to Georgia Power's philosophy that "Every day, every job, safely"
• Must demonstrate the ability and desire to work safely and display ethical behavior at all times
• Must be completely focused on using Human Performance tools
• Weight Restriction/Entry to Transformer/Breaker Tanks: 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 325 pounds fully dressed including steel-toed work boots and hardhat
• Candidates must be able to access an 18” manhole and ability to work in confined areas

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Transmission Substation Construction
• Mechanical Experience
• Industrial construction, maintenance, utility, electrical and/or military
• Working outdoors, with heavy equipment / machinery, heavy load rigging / lifting, emergency responders, commercial truck driving, tree trimming, or farming

Responsibilities

• Keep Safety First in everything you do
• Maintain a positive and questioning attitude
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Assembly, processing, and commissioning of transformers in a timely manner, including testing of transformers

Benefits

• Per diem payments and travel or lodging expense options are provided through agreements between IBEW Local 84 and Georgia Power Company.
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED