Protection & Control Field Services Engineer/Associate/Technician

P&C Field Services Engineer/Associate/Technician – Athens, GA

Job Summary

This posting is for a Protection & Control Field Services Engineer position based in the Central Transmission Maintenance Area of Athens, GA, covering the northeast Georgia region bordered by Lake Lanier and I-20.

This role will be filled as a non-exempt position within the Protection & Control Field Services Engineer family, with compensation and level based on the candidate's qualifications, education, and experience.

The successful candidate will manage Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services activities, including substation equipment and relay commissioning, troubleshooting, work coordination for greenfield and brownfield projects, and periodic weekly on-call response.

Due to the nature of the job, safety and quality are paramount. The candidate must be a self-starter and effective communicator, capable of learning and applying safety measures, and coordinating and obtaining clearances to de-energize equipment before executing major work. The candidate will plan and complete projects safely, efficiently, on schedule, and without service interruptions.

Candidates selected for interviews will be chosen based on their fit with the job requirements listed below and prior experience.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

Education Requirements

Experience (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Other Requirements

Job Responsibilities

Behavioral Attributes

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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 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 solutions provider 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 customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas 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 has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. 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: 13475

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power