Technician III, Repair Shop

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for test activities for the Repair Shop including but not limited to: initial receipt testing of transmission and distribution class electrical apparatus (i.e. transformers, regulators, CTs, PTs), induced testing on power transformers in the field, various electrical testing on repaired/refurbished transmission and distribution class electrical apparatus .
Typical tests performed: ratio, phase displacement, insulation and winding resistances, power factor (Doble), controls and alarm checks, and oil quality.
Candidate must be available to work day shifts and overtime; evenings or weekends may be required as needed.
On call rotation for emergency call-in is required; candidate must carry a company issued phone and be available to work rotations as scheduled.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2-year degree (Electronics Technology or similar) or 4 years relevant experience is preferred.
• TECH test required - this pre-employment test will be administered after posting concludes; if you are NOT already test qualified you will be invited to test.
• Electrical experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with testing medium and high voltage electrical apparatus is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage concurrent test activities.
• Basic knowledge of test equipment.
• Basic knowledge of IEEE/ANSI testing procedures.
• Ability to follow written test procedures and guidelines to perform testing as designed.
• Awareness to recognize potential dangers associated with testing and how to mitigate these dangers.
• Must work safely around other Shop personnel
• Ability to understand the "how's" and "why's" that pertain to equipment testing.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles.
• Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, including, but not limited to: climbing, lifting, bending, standing for all hours of shifts, moving equipment up to 50 lbs., i.e. physical labor.
• Must be willing to work in various outside weather conditions including heat and cold.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Safety Conscious
• Model the "Our Values": Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Team player
• Customer focused
• Must be available to work after normal hours, weekends and/or holidays as needed.
• Must be available to travel within the Southern Company footprint as needed; 25%
• Must carry a phone and be available to work "on-call" rotation as needed.
• O/T requirements may be significant although O/T availability is not guaranteed.

Nice To Haves

• 2-year degree (Electronics Technology or similar) or 4 years relevant experience is preferred.
• Electrical experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with testing medium and high voltage electrical apparatus is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial receipt testing on transmission and distribution electrical apparatus in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform testing on repaired/refurbished transmission and distribution electrical apparatus in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform various testing in the field on distribution and transmission equipment to include usage of the Induced Voltage test trailer.
• Document tests and communicate results to the test supervisor, principal engineer and appropriate production supervisors or specialists as required.
• Responsible to assure test equipment is maintained and calibrated for daily use.
• Review and/or revise test procedures to assure tests are applied per engineering design.
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with our Safety Excellence goals.

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a 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).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED