Georgia Power Company

Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Technician

LocationGA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Job Summary

This posting is for the Protection & Control Field Services (P&CFS) Engineer & Technician positions based within the Coastal Transmission Maintenance Area. These positions will be filled as Non-Exempt positions in the Protection & Control Field Services Engineering family, with the pay and level commensurate with the qualifications, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services activities in their respective area. Safety and Quality are paramount in this position. The successful candidate will be expected to learn and apply switching procedures and safety measures. The candidate will be expected to plan and complete projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and without service interruptions.

Candidates Selected to interview will be chosen from the applicants based on fit with the job requirements listed below.

Education Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or
4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or
Professional Engineering License or
2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance
5 or more years in electrical maintenance and/or similar technical field experience


Experience

Protection & Control Field Services experience
Electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations experience
Related substation experience (P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Equipment, Project Management, etc.)
Related electrical systems experience (Controls, PLCs or Robotics, Switchgear -medium/high voltage equipment, electrical testing, etc.)


Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, AC/DC Protection & Control Schemes, Fault Analysis
Familiar with test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, communications instruments, and computerized relay test sets.
Candidate must possess ability to solve problems and make decisions while managing projects with multiple priorities
Ability to communicate across multiple work groups including customers, covered employees, and leadership
Familiar with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).


Other Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Successful candidates shall participate in callout rotation and be available to respond to outages or other abnormal conditions outside of their normal work schedule.
Overnight travel is sometimes required.
Safety sensitive position subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty.
Field position requiring the physical ability to operate manual switches and work in a substation environment and in inclement weather..
Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to the office location.
Must be able to pass the standard Southern Company background check, drug screen, and NERC Background check.

Job Responsibilities JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relaying, controls, and communication equipment associated with substation and transmission power lines.
Complete construction projects and substation routines as assigned, ensuring they are completed without service interruptions. This includes managing clearances effectively to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
Coordinating substation outages and commissioning activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Handle after-hours trouble calls as needed.
Develop and use safe and efficient work practices to prevent safety and operational incidents. Follow formal written requirements. Conduct job briefings to identify and mitigate safety and operational risks.
Develop and share technical expertise in 3-phase power, relaying, SCADA, and substation testing techniques with others through daily work.
Isolate hazards and damaged equipment during emergencies to safely and efficiently restore service.


Behavioral Attributes

Model “Our Values”: Safety Excellence, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
Incorporate Human Performance tools into daily work practices
Support GPC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals
Self-motivated to produce results without direct supervision
Customer focus
Desires hands-on field experience likes working outdoors
Questioning attitude
Active learner seeking to expand knowledge of GPC and Southern Company maintenance practices, guidelines, and procedures for substation and line major equipment and relays.

Georgia Power

is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

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.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 11837

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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