Job Description

E & I Journeyman- Plant Central

This position is responsible for performing electrical maintenance, which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining and/or repairing power plant equipment; working on both energized and de-energized equipment; planning work and following procedures/prints to install and maintain equipment; performing preventative maintenance on plant equipment; performing assembly and disassembly of components using proper rigging and lifting techniques; troubleshooting equipment; properly using electrical test equipment; communicating with plant supervision, plant operations personnel, and/or plant maintenance personnel; and responding to call outs in the event work is required after normal working hours. In addition, these positions will maintain plant maintenance records in the Maximo® computer-based work order system and ensure all work complies with environmental permits and regulations. The incumbents are expected to perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for their personal safety and the safety of other employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles of operation of generators, motors, circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, instruments, controls, programmable controllers, microprocessors, computers, and A.C., D.C., Digital, Analog, and Pneumatic systems and circuits.
• Must have the skills to troubleshoot, calibrate, disassemble, reassemble, and repair Fossil Plant’s electrical/electronic equipment, instruments, and digital, analog, and pneumatic control systems using technical manuals, instruction books, wiring diagrams, and electrical, electronic, and pneumatic test equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry, or exert a force of up to fifty (50) pounds for extended periods of time without excessive fatigue or loss of efficiency.
• Must have stamina to work a minimum of twelve (12) hours per day for extended periods of time.
• The E & I Journeyman must be able to work in an environment with extreme temperatures, dusty conditions, and high noise levels.

Testing Information

Candidates must successfully complete the POSS and MASS tests to be considered for this role.

If you meet the preferred hiring criteria, you will be invited to take the POSS/MASS assessments after completing your application. You will receive two separate email invitations—one for the POSS and one for the MASS. Both emails will have the same subject line

Please schedule both tests together at your earliest convenience. Each test invitation will have a 3‑week expiration window

Practice test

Please go to the website to access study materials for the Poss and the Mass test: EEI Practice Tests

Practice tests: POSS - Plant Operator & MASS - Power Plant Maintenance

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

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.