Substation Equipment Specialist

Georgia Transmission Corporation • Tucker, GA

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About The Position

The Substation Equipment Specialist performs preventative and corrective maintenance, replacements, and upgrades on GTC switches and other major substation equipment, following established GTC procedures, manufacturer specifications, and engineering guidance. The position works alongside manufacturers, industry equipment experts, Georgia Power equipment specialists, and contractors to install and maintain transmission equipment and on-line monitoring devices. The incumbent assists with implementing equipment service advisories, testing procedures and guidelines, modification kits, and necessary upgrades as directed.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or a related field.
• Eight years of experience in transmission construction, operations, or maintenance, or equivalent experience of fifteen years in transmission construction, operations, or maintenance.
• Georgia driver's license and passport, or the ability to obtain them.
• Competency using a computer, PC, digital camera, MAXIMO, major equipment analysis software, and substation test equipment.
• Ability to interpret and use engineering drawings and specifications, GTC safety practices, and electric operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor field personnel, evaluate vendor and manufacturer capabilities, and administer contracts.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Must pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, replacements, and upgrades on GTC switches and other major substation equipment.
• Follow established GTC procedures, manufacturer specifications, and engineering guidance.
• Work with manufacturers, industry equipment experts, Georgia Power equipment specialists, and contractors to install and maintain transmission equipment and on-line monitoring devices.
• Assist with implementing equipment service advisories, testing procedures and guidelines, modification kits, and necessary upgrades as directed.
• Train and mentor field personnel.
• Evaluate vendor and manufacturer capabilities and administer contracts.

What This Job Offers

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