Switchboard Wireman

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Switchboard Wireman will perform wiring services in control circuits, control panels, and equipment in Transmission Substations throughout the state of Georgia. This includes pulling cables, terminating both AC / DC control circuits, and building control panels. In addition, this position will be proficient in function-testing of control panels and de-energizing control panels in various AC / DC control circuits. This position is part of a statewide traveling Switchboard Wiring Department that is responsible for working in both new and existing transmission substations. This position requires the successful candidate to be able to work with DC batteries and pull, route, and terminate AC / DC control cable within a substation. This position works four ten-hour days and requires overnight and out-of-town stays during the week near the construction location. Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meals are the responsibility of the Switchboard Wireman, and a per diem is provided to help cover these costs. This position is covered under the Memorandum of Agreement between Georgia Power Company and the IBEW Local No. 84 which includes an increase every six months until you max out in your job classification and a cost-of-living increase annually. This position is subject to call-out overtime work, scheduled overtime work, and storm restoration response.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Passing of GPC Switchboard Wiring Training Program
• Knowledge of AC or DC control circuits including installation work (cable splicing, electrical print reading and layout, terminations, cable sizes, wire color coding, etc.)
• Safety champion
• Proven team player
• Good communication skills
• Dependable and Self-motivated
• Takes personal ownership of projects and assignments.
• Enjoy working outdoors or in a controlled environment that is mentally and physically demanding.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and demonstrate Safety Excellence behaviors.
• Adhere to Georgia Power's philosophy that "Every day, every job, safely."
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to work safely and display ethical behavior at all times.
• Completely focused on using Human Performance tools.
• Ability to work at heights of 20 feet may be required.
• Ability to work off a 6’ step ladders is essential.
• Extended overnight stays and travel throughout the state of Georgia.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Pass a pre-employment CAST test (basic mechanical aptitude).
• Pass a thorough background check, drug screening including DOT Physical and Worker's Compensation Questionnaire prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform wiring services in control circuits, control panels, and equipment in Transmission Substations.
• Pull cables.
• Terminate AC / DC control circuits.
• Build control panels.
• Function-test control panels.
• De-energize control panels in various AC / DC control circuits.
• Work with DC batteries.
• Pull, route, and terminate AC / DC control cable within a substation.
• Work four ten-hour days.
• Perform overnight and out-of-town stays during the week near the construction location.
• Respond to call-out overtime work, scheduled overtime work, and storm restoration.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• 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).
• Per diem provided to help cover travel, hotel, and meal expenses.

What This Job Offers

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